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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 194 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. 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 DKK 194, while a train costs an average of DKK 565.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 194 Average price Cheapest | DKK 565 Average price | DKK 365 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m 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 Swansea to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Swansea to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Birmingham:
A bus is DKK 371 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Birmingham costing on average DKK 565.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around DKK 194 compared to roughly DKK 365 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 171. The journey takes 5h 12m versus 2h 53m 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 Swansea to Birmingham
How to get from Swansea to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX111
8:22 AM 4h38 Swansea, University Bay Campus 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station DKK 96 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX111
8:22 AM 4h38 Swansea, University Bay Campus 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station DKK 96 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W35432+
G667308:23 AM 2h56 Swansea station (SWA) 11:19 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) DKK 834 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
G38957 · G385762:54 PM 4h38 Swansea station (SWA) 7:32 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) DKK 417 1 One-way 1 transfer- G38949 · G38560
8:54 AM 4h37 Swansea station (SWA) 1:31 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) DKK 521 1 One-way 1 transfer - Y62447 · G38999 · G38578
3:52 PM 4h40 Swansea station (SWA) 8:32 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) DKK 521 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX111
8:15 AM 4h45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station DKK 111 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FlixBus5:10 PM 4h00 Swansea, University Bay Campus 9:10 PM Birmingham DKK 136 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
5:00 PM 4h10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station 9:10 PM Birmingham DKK 136 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Birmingham:
A bus is DKK 371 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Birmingham costing on average DKK 565.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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