The average train between Swindon and West Midlands takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to West Midlands. 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 Swindon and West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:50 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swindon to West Midlands? 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 Swindon to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at West Midlands station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Swindon to West Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to West Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Swindon to West Midlands train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Swindon and West Midlands is 105.5 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Smethwick Rolfe Street via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 26m.