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Outbound fromBirmingham New Street to Swansea by train
It takes an average of 4h 32m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Swansea by train, over a distance of around 105 miles (169 km). There are normally 58 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Swansea and tickets for this journey start from £23.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Swansea | |
| Journey time | From 2h 47m | |
| Distance | 105 miles (169 km) | |
| Frequency | 58 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.90 | |
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Travelling from Birmingham New Street to Swansea by train
Planning a sunny day out and looking to travel from Birmingham New Street to Swansea by train? You've come to the right place!
The train from Birmingham New Street to Swansea usually takes around 4h 8m but can take just 2h 49m on the fastest CrossCountry services, with around 52 trains running on this popular route per day. You'll need to make at least one change during your journey, as direct train services are not available on this line.
If you're heading for a relaxing day at Swansea Beach or want to visit Swansea Castle and museums, use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap train tickets – we'll show you how much you can save on your train tickets if you use a Railcard or travel during Off-Peak times.
Keen to book your train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Swansea? No need to wait, start a search with us today! Want to learn a bit more about the journey first? Find ticket options, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs below including first and last train times.
FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham New Street to Swansea
Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham New Street to Swansea? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Swansea
Book in advance
Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.
Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birmingham New Street to Swansea is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.