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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- Cheapest price on 04 Nov
- £58
- Average ticket price on 04 Nov
- £81
- Fastest journey on 04 Nov
- 2 h 54 m
- Average journey duration on 04 Nov
- 2 h 58 m
- Trains on 04 Nov
- 12
- Distance
- 169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
To travel from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) you need to make at least one change.
G38949 · G385608:54 4h37 Swansea station (SWA) 13:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) £58 1 One-way 1 change- Y63501 · G38947 · G38556
6:31 5h01 Swansea station (SWA) 11:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) £58 1 One-way 2 changes - G38949 · Y61994+
G667358:54 3h25 Swansea station (SWA) 12:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) £71 1 One-way 2 changes - G66712+G39165
7:23 3h22 Swansea station (SWA) 10:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) £71 1 One-way 1 change - G00941+G39181
9:27 3h18 Swansea station (SWA) 12:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) £71 1 One-way 1 change
W35167+G667216:26 2h54 Swansea station (SWA) 9:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) £92 1 One-way 1 change- W35432+G66730
8:23 2h56 Swansea station (SWA) 11:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) £92 1 One-way 1 change - W35178+G66735
9:22 2h57 Swansea station (SWA) 12:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) £92 1 One-way 1 change - W35169+G01062
6:54 3h00 Swansea station (SWA) 9:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) £92 1 One-way 1 change - G15042+G66712
7:44 3h01 Swansea station (SWA) 10:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) £92 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
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Trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:59, the last at 19:23. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 3:59 |
Last train 19:23 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Frequently asked questions about your Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trip
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Live departures
Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G66815+G39253 | Delayed 19:50 18:28Swansea station (SWA) | 3h26 | 21:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G00931+G39263 | Delayed 20:45 19:24Swansea station (SWA) | 3h21 | 22:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G00936+W44511 | Delayed 21:45 19:54Swansea station (SWA) | 4h08 | 0:02 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G15051+G66829 | On time 20:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h31 | 23:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 4 November | |||||
| W35167+G66721 | 6:26 Swansea station (SWA) | 2h54 | 9:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| Y63501 · G38947 · G38556 | 6:31 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h01 | 11:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W35169+G01062 | 6:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h00 | 9:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G15041+G00854 | 7:18 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h06 | 10:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G66712+G39165 | 7:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h22 | 10:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G15042+G66712 | 7:44 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h01 | 10:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W35432+G66730 | 8:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 2h56 | 11:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G39173+G01067 | 8:28 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h21 | 11:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G38949 · Y61994+G66735 | 8:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h25 | 12:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G38949 · G38560 | 8:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h37 | 13:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W35178+G66735 | 9:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 2h57 | 12:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G00941+G39181 | 9:27 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h18 | 12:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea station (SWA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Swansea station (SWA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
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FAQs: Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea station (SWA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Swansea to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea station (SWA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Swansea train station facilities and services
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: on concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Most popular train connections from Swansea station (SWA)
Most popular trains to and from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Swansea station (SWA)
Most popular train connections to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
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