What is the travel distance from Swansea to Birmingham?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Swansea to Birmingham start their journey at Swansea University - Bay Campus and wind up at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Jewellery Quarter, Gas Street Basin, Cadbury World and Spa.

Bus Swansea to Birmingham from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swansea to Birmingham on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	4h 15m	4:30pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:03am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	3h 42m	1:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	9:55am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	4h 5m	2:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Swansea	7h 45m	3:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	4h 5m	2:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Birmingham on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	4h 15m	4:30pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	3h 33m	12:15pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 45m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Swansea	6h	9:55am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 45m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Birmingham on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	4h 10m	4:30pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:13pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	3h 32m	7:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 15m	7:40am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Swansea	6h	9:55am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 15m	7:40am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Birmingham on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	4h 10m	4:30pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:13pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	3h 32m	7:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 15m	7:40am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Swansea	6h	9:55am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 15m	7:40am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Birmingham on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	4h 5m	3:30pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:42am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	3h 33m	12:15pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 45m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Swansea	6h	9:55am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 45m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Birmingham on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	4h 5m	11:00am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:03am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	3h 42m	1:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 45m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Swansea	6h 55m	10:50am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 45m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Birmingham on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	4h 15m	4:30pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:03am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	3h 42m	1:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 45m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Swansea	6h 55m	10:50am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	6h 45m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Swansea to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

106 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $61	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$77 - $124	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Swansea and Birmingham?

Stops in Swansea

A
Swansea University - Bay Campus
Elba Crescent, Skewen, Swansea SA1 8QQ, UK
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B
Swansea Bus Station
Plymouth Street, Swansea SA1, Wales, United Kingdom
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C
Wellington St
Wellington St, Swansea SA1 3QX, UK

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, the service provided by this company has received mixed feedback. While some customers express dissatisfaction with missed connections and having to rebook tickets, others praise the fantastic service at an affordable price. Additionally, there are positive comments about the comfort of the coaches, even when they arrive late.

National Express Swansea Birmingham recent customer reviews

I miss all the connecting buses and train. I need to rebook every ticket which is disappointing

Alphy J.

April 12, 2022

It was fine

Sijo P.

June 4, 2024

Lovely, stress free

Isioma Lynda N.

September 12, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Swansea to Birmingham by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$29

11/25

$41

Today

$15

11/27

$15

11/28

$23

11/29

$15

11/30

$20

12/01

$15

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $78 for a bus ticket from Swansea to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-12-01.