The average train between Swindon and Birmingham International takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Birmingham International. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Swindon and Birmingham International. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Birmingham International at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Birmingham International. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Birmingham International station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Swindon to Birmingham International train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Birmingham International train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Swindon to Birmingham International train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Birmingham International is 99.3 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Birmingham International via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 8m.