What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Birmingham is to bus which costs £21 - £80 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Swansea to Birmingham?

The distance between Swansea and Birmingham is 163 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Swansea to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Birmingham bus from?

Swansea to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Birmingham train from?

Swansea to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Swansea to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £80 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Swansea to Birmingham bus arrive?

Swansea to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Swansea to Birmingham train arrive?

Swansea to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Birmingham is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Swansea to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Birmingham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Birmingham?

Book your Swansea to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 8m
£81–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
4h 45m
£21–80
Drive 121.4 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Birminghamcar 121.4 mi
2h 50m
£30–43
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 48m
£73–123
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Swansea to Herefordtrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
4h 14m
£59–117

Swansea to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 162.2 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Birmingham New Street via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 45m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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