The average train between Swindon and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 45m 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.
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 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 NEC. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Swindon to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Swindon to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Swindon and Birmingham NEC is 99.6 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Birmingham NEC via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 2h 17m.