The average train between Birkenhead and Swindon takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Swindon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Swindon at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Swindon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Swindon station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Birkenhead to Swindon train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Swindon train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Birkenhead to Swindon train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Birkenhead and Swindon is 220.5 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Swindon via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 30m.