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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Swindon to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Birmingham:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Birmingham costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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