There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Swindon by train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 4m£61–94Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Perry Barr, Birmingham to Swindon83.3 mi
1h 55m£6Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2h 29m£44–74Drive 80.8 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Swindoncar 80.8 mi
1h 31m£20–29
Birmingham to Swindon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Swindon is to rideshare which costs £6 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Swindon is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Swindon via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Birmingham and Swindon is 119 miles. The road distance is 81.3 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Swindon without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 4m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Birmingham to Swindon, including transfers.
Birmingham to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Swindon is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Birmingham to Swindon.
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What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Swindon, England?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Swindon via Bristol Parkway in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Perry Barr, Birmingham to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham and Swindon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.