Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Showing times and prices for 30 Apr

Cheapest price

£30

Average price

£38

Fastest journey

3 h 17 m

Average duration

3 h 29 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

169 km

Cheap tickets

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.

CrossCountry
06:043h41
Swansea station (SWA)
09:45Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£301One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
16:293h17
Swansea station (SWA)
19:46Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£461One-way
0 changes

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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 8 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £12 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
168 km
Average train duration
3h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Trains per day
8
Train providers
3
Fastest train
2h 55m
First train
06:04
Last train
20:23
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail and Transport for Wales trains Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

CrossCountry, Great Western Rail and Transport for Wales trains will get you from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Swansea station (SWA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM). They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Train information from Swansea station (SWA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 39 min
  • Cheapest Price: £44

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