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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£57
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£78
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
3 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
3 h 45 m
Trains on 20 Sept
18
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 £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
To travel from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) you need to make at least one change.
G38996 · W4525316:354h58Swansea station (SWA)21:33Birmingham New Street (BHM)£571One-way1 change- G38992 · G3856915:145h18Swansea station (SWA)20:32Birmingham New Street (BHM)£601One-way1 change
- G38984 · G3856413:155h16Swansea station (SWA)18:31Birmingham New Street (BHM)£601One-way1 change
- G38976+
C1702810:584h39Swansea station (SWA)15:37Birmingham New Street (BHM)£641One-way1 change - G38980+C1703012:135h24Swansea station (SWA)17:37Birmingham New Street (BHM)£641One-way1 change
W35442+
G6679814:223h23Swansea station (SWA)17:45Birmingham New Street (BHM)£921One-way1 change- G38980+G6678312:133h32Swansea station (SWA)15:45Birmingham New Street (BHM)£921One-way1 change
- C33109+G008989:503h55Swansea station (SWA)13:45Birmingham New Street (BHM)£921One-way1 change
- W35445+G6683615:493h56Swansea station (SWA)19:45Birmingham New Street (BHM)£921One-way1 change
- C00123+Y61968+G010718:494h00Swansea station (SWA)12:49Birmingham New Street (BHM)£921One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 169 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average £71.
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 25m.
Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-30.34. The journey takes 2h 53m versus 2h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G39870 · G38503 | On time 17:51 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h39 | 23:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W44530+G00932 | On time 19:21 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h24 | 22:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
| G38964 · W45241 | 8:13 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h19 | 13:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C00123+Y61968+G01071 | 8:49 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h00 | 12:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G38968+C17026 | 9:12 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h25 | 13:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G00898+C33109 | 9:50 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h55 | 13:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W35438+Y62006+G01077 | 10:47 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h02 | 14:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G38976+C17028 | 10:58 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h39 | 15:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G39878 · G38559 | 11:10 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h22 | 16:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G38980+G66783 | 12:13 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h32 | 15:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G38980 · W45194 | 12:13 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h18 | 17:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G38980+C17030 | 12:13 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h24 | 17:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W35220+Y61969+W29792 | 12:49 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h00 | 16:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G38984 · G38564 | 13:15 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h16 | 18:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G66798+W35442 | 14:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h23 | 17:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C00125+Y61959+G00724 | 14:49 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h00 | 18:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G38992+C17032 | 15:14 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h23 | 19:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G38992 · G38569 | 15:14 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h18 | 20:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G66836+W35445 | 15:49 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h56 | 19:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G38996 · W45253 | 16:35 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h58 | 21:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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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 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £10 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 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 3:59 |
Last train 19:23 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Swansea station (SWA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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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