There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Whitland by train, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain
4h 52m£82–139Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
6h 2m£33–51Drive 142.8 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Whitlandcar 142.8 mi
3h 9m£36–52Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
- Take the train from Hereford to Whitlandtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 34m£61–122Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus Taith
7h 12m
Birmingham to Whitland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Whitland is to bus and train which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Whitland is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Whitland station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Whitland. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Whitland via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Birmingham and Whitland is 209 miles. The road distance is 143.7 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Whitland without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Birmingham to Whitland, including transfers.
Birmingham to Whitland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Whitland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Whitland is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Whitland, Wales?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Whitland via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Whitland via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5, Carmarthen station, and Carmarthen in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Whitland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Birmingham to Whitland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Whitland is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Birmingham to Whitland.
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