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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Birmingham International takes 2h 48m 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.

2h 48m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
  2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 10m
£40–70

Swindon to Birmingham International train times

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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Birmingham International? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 96.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Birmingham International, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Birmingham International via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 10m.

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