Trains tickets from Birmingham to Swansea

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Next departures for Birmingham to Swansea on October 5
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Transport for Wales
Birmingham New Street
SwanseaCheapestFastest
Transport for Wales
Birmingham New Street
SwanseaNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Swansea.

Average Price$12 - $59Average Duration4h 20m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$69 - $69Average Duration4h 30m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$18 - $18Average Duration2h 30m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Swansea

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Swansea. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
$18Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Birmingham to Swansea: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$69
Average train trip duration4h 30m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure4:22pm
Distance105 miles (169 km)

Birmingham to Swansea Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Swansea was searched and found on Oct 5, 2025 with a price of $73

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Swansea, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $73 to $118 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Swansea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-10-05.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Birmingham and Swansea is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Swansea.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Swansea, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Birmingham and Swansea compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Birmingham to Swansea while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Swansea to Birmingham

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