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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Swansea
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Swansea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Swansea:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Swansea costing on average $90.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 5h 5m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Swansea
How to get from Birmingham to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 PM 6h30 Birmingham 11:30 PM Swansea $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:00 PM 6h30 Birmingham 11:30 PM Swansea $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 AM 3h55 Birmingham 1:55 PM Swansea $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 PM 5h35 Birmingham 11:35 PM Swansea $22 1 One-way 0 transfers4:55 PM 6h45 Birmingham 11:40 PM Swansea $22 1 One-way 0 transfers1:00 PM 7h30 Birmingham 8:30 PM Swansea $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Swansea:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Swansea costing on average $90.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Swansea as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains to go to Swansea by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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