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How to get fromSwansea to West Midlandsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to West Midlands by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 29m
    £70–118
  2. Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk084
    4h 33m
    £16–25
  3. Drive  119.5 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to West Midlandscar car 119.5 mi
    2h 46m
    £30–43
  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    4h 7m
    £61–111
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lordswood Roadbus bus 111 / ...
    4h 45m
    £28–46

Swansea to West Midlands by train

Calendar149Weekly Trains
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Smethwick Rolfe Street via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road once daily. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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