Swansea to Birmingham bus from $12 (€10) with National Express

Cheap bus tickets from Swansea to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Cheapest

$13

Average

$27

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swansea to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:15AM6h55

Swansea

01:10PMBirmingham

$131One-way

0 transfers

07:42AM3h48

Swansea

11:30AMBirmingham

$211One-way

0 transfers

10:33AM3h57

Swansea

02:30PMBirmingham

$231One-way

0 transfers

03:13PM3h47

Swansea

07:00PMBirmingham

$381One-way

0 transfers

11:58AM4h02

Swansea

04:00PMBirmingham

$391One-way

0 transfers

Swansea to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, October 13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express	10:33AM Swansea	3h57	02:30PM Birmingham	0 transfersDirect
National Express	03:13PM Swansea	3h47	07:00PM Birmingham	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	06:15AM Swansea	6h55	01:10PM Birmingham	0 transfersDirect
National Express	11:58AM Swansea	4h02	04:00PM Birmingham	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	06:05AM Swansea	7h05	01:10PM Birmingham	0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Swansea to Birmingham?

The best time to book your bus from Swansea to Birmingham is 28 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Swansea to Birmingham route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Swansea to Birmingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Swansea to Birmingham.

Buses

from $18

Trains

from $58

Bus times from Swansea to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Fastest Journey

3 h 47 m

Average

4 h 55 m

Buses per day

Distance

169 km

Of the 6 buses that leave Swansea for Birmingham every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

03:13PM3h47

Swansea

07:00PMBirmingham

$381One-way

0 transfers

07:42AM3h48

Swansea

11:30AMBirmingham

$211One-way

0 transfers

10:33AM3h57

Swansea

02:30PMBirmingham

$231One-way

0 transfers

11:58AM4h02

Swansea

04:00PMBirmingham

$391One-way

0 transfers

06:15AM6h55

Swansea

01:10PMBirmingham

$131One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Swansea to Birmingham

Distance	105 miles (169 km)
Average bus duration	3 h 47 min
Average bus ticket price	$28 (€24)
Bus frequency	2 a day
Direct bus	Yes
Bus companies	National Express, FlixBus or Megabus

Buses from Swansea to Birmingham cover the 105 miles (169 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 47 min with our travel partners like National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $12 (€10), but the average price of bus tickets is $28 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus from Swansea to Birmingham

Find the best buses between Swansea and Birmingham with Omio's travel partners National Express, FlixBus and Megabus from $11 (€9). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Swansea - Birmingham bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Swansea to Birmingham bus information:

Average Duration: 3 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: $13
National Express frequency: 6 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Swansea to Birmingham with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 5 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $12
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Swansea to Birmingham

FAQs: Take the bus from Swansea to Birmingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Swansea to Birmingham.

Cheap bus tickets from Swansea to Birmingham can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Swansea to Birmingham is $28 (€24); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time between Swansea and Birmingham is on average 3 h 47 min for the 105 mile (169 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Swansea and Birmingham by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Swansea to Birmingham leaves at 6: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Swansea to Birmingham leaves at 4: 30 PM.

There are 2 buses a day from Swansea to Birmingham which require at least one change with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

When taking a bus from Swansea to Birmingham, you can count on National Express, FlixBus or Megabus for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service to Birmingham from Swansea and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (401 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Birmingham from Swansea is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 47 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Swansea to Birmingham is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Birmingham from Swansea including taking a train or bus.