There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Birmingham by train, rideshare, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 54m£61–94Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Swindon to Perry Barr, Birmingham83.7 mi
1h 56m£6Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 56m£44–72Drive 82.1 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Birminghamcar 82.1 mi
1h 35m£20–29
Swindon to Birmingham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Birmingham is to rideshare which costs £6 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Swindon and Birmingham is 119 miles. The road distance is 82.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Birmingham without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 1h 54m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Swindon to Birmingham, including transfers.
Swindon to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Birmingham is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Swindon to Birmingham.
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Birmingham, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Birmingham New Street via Bristol Parkway in around 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Swindon to Perry Barr, Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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