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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train 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 kr201 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. 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 kr201, while a train costs an average of kr623.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr623 Average price | kr201 Average price Cheapest | kr365 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Swansea:
A bus is kr283 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Swansea costing on average kr396.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around kr113 compared to roughly kr365 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr252. The journey takes 4h 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.
FlixBus10:15 AM4h00Birmingham2:15 PMSwansea, University Bay Campuskr1191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:15 AM4h00Birmingham2:15 PMSwansea, University Bay Campuskr1191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C500402:40 PM3h18Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:58 PMSwansea station (SWA)kr8111One-way1 transfer
Other options
G38592 · G3884410:22 AM5h04Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:26 PMSwansea station (SWA)kr3051One-way1 transfer- W43651 · G3889711:22 AM5h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:28 PMSwansea station (SWA)kr4051One-way1 transfer
- G38593 · G3891812:22 PM5h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:27 PMSwansea station (SWA)kr5061One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:15 AM4h10Birmingham2:25 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Stationkr1191One-way0 transfers
NX101 · NX202 · NX2018:00 AM5h50Birmingham, Coach Station1:50 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Stationkr1811One-way2 transfers- NX100 · NX2029:00 PM5h00Birmingham, Coach Station2:00 AMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Stationkr1921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Swansea:
A bus is kr283 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Swansea costing on average kr396.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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