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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 $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Birmingham:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Birmingham costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 5h 3m 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.
FlixBus5:10 PM4h00Swansea, University Bay Campus9:10 PMBirmingham$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:10 PM4h00Swansea, University Bay Campus9:10 PMBirmingham$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX11211:08 AM3h52Swansea, University Bay Campus3:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C170269:12 AM4h25Swansea station (SWA)1:37 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$871One-way1 transfer- G38976+C1702810:58 AM4h39Swansea station (SWA)3:37 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$871One-way1 transfer
- G38964 · W452418:13 AM5h19Swansea station (SWA)1:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$941One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:00 PM4h10Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station9:10 PMBirmingham$211One-way0 transfers
- NX202 · NX1005:20 AM5h40Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station11:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM5h40Swansea, University Bay Campus8:15 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Birmingham:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Birmingham costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 17 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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