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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Swansea
- Cheapest price on Nov 11
- €53
- Average ticket price on Nov 11
- €79
- Fastest journey on Nov 11
- 2 h 48 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 11
- 3 h 15 m
- Trains on Nov 11
- 6
- Distance
- 169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Swansea will cost around €79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Swansea without transferring at least once.
G38356 · G388739:22 AM 4h19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:41 PM Swansea station (SWA) €53 1 One-way 1 transfer
C17181+G388739:50 AM 3h51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:41 PM Swansea station (SWA) €53 1 One-way 1 transfer- C17175+G38868
8:00 AM 3h43 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:43 AM Swansea station (SWA) €53 1 One-way 1 transfer 
G01144+
W3461810:42 AM 2h48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) €105 1 One-way 1 transfer- G01095+G14936
8:30 AM 3h00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:30 AM Swansea station (SWA) €105 1 One-way 1 transfer
- G01144+W34618
10:42 AM 2h48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) €105 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01138+G14938
9:42 AM 2h51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 12:33 PM Swansea station (SWA) €105 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01095+G14936
8:30 AM 3h00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:30 AM Swansea station (SWA) €105 1 One-way 1 transfer - C17175+G38868
8:00 AM 3h43 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:43 AM Swansea station (SWA) €53 1 One-way 1 transfer - C17181+G38873
9:50 AM 3h51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:41 PM Swansea station (SWA) €53 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 3:46 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
Birmingham to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Swansea trains for today, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G38868+C17175 | Delayed 9:48 AM 8:00 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h43 | 11:43 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G01095+G14936 | On time 8:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h00 | 11:30 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G38356 · G38873 | On time 9:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h19 | 1:41 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G01138+G14938 | On time 9:42 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h51 | 12:33 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G38873+C17181 | Delayed 11:44 AM 9:50 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h51 | 1:41 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G01144+W34618 | On time 10:42 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h48 | 1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G01154+G14941 | On time 5:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h00 | 8:12 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G01119+G14942 | On time 5:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h04 | 8:34 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G01161_G66477+G14943 | On time 6:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h04 | 9:16 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G38890+Y80761 | Delayed 7:50 PM 6:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h39 | 9:59 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| W29908+G14944 | On time 6:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h49 | 9:31 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| W29909+W34646 | On time 7:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h52 | 10:04 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Birmingham and Swansea
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Swansea 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 Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Swansea
Most Birmingham to Swansea trains use the Birmingham New Street to Swansea station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Swansea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Swansea station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
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.
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