4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Swindon to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Swindon to Birmingham:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Birmingham costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 46m by train vs 1h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Swindon to Birmingham
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Y80569+
G667207:30 AM1h49Swindon station (SWI)9:19 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$901One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Y80569+G667207:30 AM1h49Swindon station (SWI)9:19 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$901One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Y80569+G667207:30 AM1h49Swindon station (SWI)9:19 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$901One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W35062+G008538:30 AM1h49Swindon station (SWI)10:19 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$901One-way1 transfer
- W35158 · C47832+G007376:18 AM1h57Swindon station (SWI)8:15 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$901One-way2 transfers
- G00740+W34465 · C010018:11 AM2h07Swindon station (SWI)10:18 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$901One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Swindon to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swindon to Birmingham.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Birmingham:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Birmingham costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 17 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, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Birmingham by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Travelling from Swindon to Birmingham: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
