What is the distance between Birmingham and Swansea?

About 106 miles (170 km) separate Birmingham and Swansea.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Swansea?

If you're headed to Swansea from Birmingham, chances are that your bus will leave from Coach Station and arrive at Swansea University - Bay Campus. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Birmingham to Swansea from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Swansea on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Coach Station	3h 55m	1:55pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	10:15am	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	3h 30m	1:45pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 40m	5:45pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 30m	8:35pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Coach Station	6h	1:50pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	5h 55m	11:45pm	Swansea	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:09 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Swansea

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Swansea. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

106 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $71	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $77	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $18	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the helpfulness and professionalism of the drivers. The journey was described as enjoyable and safe, with polite service contributing to a pleasant travel experience overall.

National Express Birmingham Swansea recent customer reviews

A very Safe driver very polite and professional

Ahushka K.

February 7, 2025

A fab journey driver very helpful such a nice experience

Sheila C.

May 8, 2024

not bad

Zakarya A.

January 9, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,290 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Swansea?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Bearwood

C - Birmingham Airport

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Swansea

A - Swansea University - Bay Campus

B - Swansea Bus Station

C - Wellington St

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Swansea by bus

What is the distance between Birmingham and Swansea?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Swansea?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

$15

11/11

$12

Today

$13

11/13

$17

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No data

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11/16

$17

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Swansea was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Swansea, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $75 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Swansea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-13.