The average train between West Midlands and Swansea takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from West Midlands to Swansea. 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 West Midlands and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Midlands is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Swansea. However, there are services departing from West Midlands station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
West Midlands to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
West Midlands to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your West Midlands to Swansea train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between West Midlands and Swansea is 166.8 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 59m.