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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Birmingham NEC. 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
97 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swindon to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC 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 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast8h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country8h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 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 20, 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 21, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Birmingham NEC? 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.

Map of how to get from Swindon to Birmingham NEC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Birmingham NEC via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 2h 17m.

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