What is the travel distance from Swansea to Birmingham?

The distance between Swansea and Birmingham is around 170 km (106 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swansea to Birmingham?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swansea University - Bay Campus, in Swansea, and end it at Coach Station, in Birmingham.

Bus Swansea to Birmingham from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swansea to Birmingham on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	9h 10m	2:30am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	9h	2:30am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	9h 10m	2:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	9h 10m	2:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	9h	2:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Birmingham on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55am	Swansea	6h	9:55am	Great Charles Street Queensway	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	8:00am	Swansea	6h 40m	2:40pm	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 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	3h 55m	12:30pm	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 24
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 November 25
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

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	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 November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	4h 15m	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:56 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Swansea to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

171 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $89	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$111 - $179	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $23	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

4/529,723 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

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Swansea to Birmingham by bus

What is the travel distance from Swansea to Birmingham?
The distance between Swansea and Birmingham is around 170 km (106 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swansea to Birmingham?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swansea University - Bay Campus, in Swansea, and end it at Coach Station, in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$18

11-20

$41

Today

$37

11-22

$21

11-23

$29

11-24

$19

11-25

$17

11-26

$19

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $112 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 $17 which is on 2025-11-25.