The distance between Swindon and Birmingham is around 132km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street.
There are several options for getting from Swindon to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).
The distance between Swindon and Birmingham is around 132km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (64 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Swindon and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Birmingham is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Birmingham. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Birmingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swindon and Birmingham. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stratton Park Sainsburys. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swindon and Birmingham. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1h 30m.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swindon and Birmingham. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 30m | £62($73) | hourly | 190km (118 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 1h 50m | £52($61) | hourly | 142km (88 miles) |
Bus | 2h 40m | £15($18) | every 20 mins | 157km (97 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £23($27) | on demand | 132km (82 miles) |
The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.