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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Swansea to Birmingham, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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AU$26.21
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AU$30.85
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Swansea to Birmingham Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Swansea to Birmingham? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AU$26.21, with average prices for this route around AU$54.09.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalOperator
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12:22
3h 3m, Changes required
Swansea
15:25
Birmingham New Street
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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12:51
5h 41m, Changes required
Swansea
18:32
Birmingham New Street
Transport for Wales
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13:22
3h 3m, Changes required
Swansea
16:25
Birmingham New Street
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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13:27
3h 18m, Changes required
Swansea
16:45
Birmingham New Street
Transport for WalesCrossCountry
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13:52
3h 3m, Changes required
Swansea
16:55
Birmingham New Street
Transport for WalesGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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14:22
3h 2m, Changes required
Swansea
17:24
Paris
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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Swansea to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train
First train
04:59
Last train
Last train
23:45
Departure station
Departure station
Swansea
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
2h 50m
Distance
Distance
169 km
Price
Price
AU$26.21*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Swansea to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Swansea to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Swansea to Birmingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Swansea to Birmingham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Swansea to Birmingham ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Swansea to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Swansea to Birmingham train ticket types

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