Bus and Coach from Swindon to Birmingham: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Swindon to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£18

tomorrow

£14

Saturday

£11

Sunday

Monday

£14

Tuesday

£11

Wednesday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 40m	07:15	Swindon	Central Coach Station	12:55	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 04/12/2025 07:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	6h 45m	18:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	00:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 04/12/2025 18:00:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	4h 5m	19:50	Swindon	Central Coach Station	23:55	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 04/12/2025 19:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/12/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
National Express	3h 50m	19:50	Swindon	Central Coach Station	23:40	Birmingham	Bearwood	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 04/12/2025 19:50:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/12/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	6h 30m	20:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	02:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 04/12/2025 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 55m	20:35	Swindon	Central Coach Station	02:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 20:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	4h 5m	19:50	Swindon	Central Coach Station	23:55	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 19:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
National Express	3h 50m	19:50	Swindon	Central Coach Station	23:40	Birmingham	Bearwood	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 19:50:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	6h 5m	16:45	Swindon	Central Coach Station	22:50	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 16:45:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	6h 45m	18:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	00:45	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 18:00:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 55m	20:35	Swindon	Central Coach Station	02:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 20:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 40m	07:15	Swindon	Central Coach Station	12:55	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 07:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	4h 50m	18:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	22:50	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 18:00:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	4h 20m	19:35	Swindon	Central Coach Station	23:55	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 19:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	4h 5m	19:35	Swindon	Central Coach Station	23:40	Birmingham	Bearwood	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 19:35:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 40m	07:15	Swindon	Central Coach Station	12:55	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 07:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	6h 55m	12:10	Swindon	Central Coach Station	19:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:10:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 5m	16:45	Swindon	Central Coach Station	22:50	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 16:45:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 55m	20:35	Swindon	Central Coach Station	02:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 20:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	4h 5m	19:50	Swindon	Central Coach Station	23:55	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 19:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 30m	20:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	02:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	5h 40m	07:15	Swindon	Central Coach Station	12:55	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 07:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	6h 55m	12:10	Swindon	Central Coach Station	19:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 12:10:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 5m	16:45	Swindon	Central Coach Station	22:50	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 16:45:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	4h 5m	19:50	Swindon	Central Coach Station	23:55	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 19:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 30m	20:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	02:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	5h 40m	07:15	Swindon	Central Coach Station	12:55	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 07:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	6h 55m	12:10	Swindon	Central Coach Station	19:05	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 12:10:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 5m	16:45	Swindon	Central Coach Station	22:50	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 16:45:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	4h 5m	19:50	Swindon	Central Coach Station	23:55	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 19:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Swindon to Birmingham is £10 on 01/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Swindon and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Swindon and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 37 daily coaches from Swindon to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 31 daily coaches between Swindon and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 100 coaches from Swindon to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Swindon and Birmingham, with 17 offers.

Facts about coaches from Swindon to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 33 times every day by bus from Swindon to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swindon to Birmingham starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	3h 50m
Earliest Coach	05:25
Latest Coach	20:00
Daily Bus Connections	33 Ø
Distance	103.0 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Swindon to Birmingham

Every day, 33 buses from 2 coach companies leave Swindon for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

£18

Friday 05/12

£14

Saturday 06/12

£21

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£11

Tuesday 09/12

£11

Wednesday 10/12

£14

Thursday 11/12

£14

Friday 12/12

£43

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

£16

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£44

Wednesday 17/12

£44

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£62

Saturday 20/12

£63

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£71

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£73

Thursday 25/12

£92

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£21

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Swindon to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Swindon to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Swindon to Birmingham. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swindon to Birmingham, with £11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

How to save money travelling from Swindon to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Swindon to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Swindon to Birmingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Swindon to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Swindon to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Swindon to Birmingham from our users.

National Express from Swindon to Birmingham

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Swindon to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	3h 50m
Earliest Coach	05:25
Last Coach	20:00
Daily Connections	29 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

FlixBus from Swindon to Birmingham

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Swindon to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	4h 45m
Earliest Coach	07:15
Last Coach	18:00
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Swindon and Birmingham

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Swindon and Birmingham.

Central Coach Station

New Bridge Cl

Stratton Park

A420 Oxford Road

Queen's Drive

Central Station

Coate Water

Marlborough Road

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Swindon to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Swindon to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swindon to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Swindon to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Swindon to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Swindon to Birmingham bus

How much does a Swindon - Birmingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Swindon - Birmingham bus trip is available from £10 and takes 5h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Swindon to Birmingham?

The connection Swindon to Birmingham is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £67. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Swindon - Birmingham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Swindon to Birmingham is offered by roughly 33 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birmingham from Swindon take?

The quickest coach from Swindon to Birmingham is provided by National Express and takes 3h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Swindon to Birmingham?

The earliest bus to Birmingham departs from Swindon at 05:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Swindon to Birmingham?

The latest bus to Birmingham departs from Swindon at 20:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Swindon - Birmingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Swindon to Birmingham can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Swindon and Birmingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Birmingham from Swindon?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Swindon Birmingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Swindon Birmingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Swindon to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Swindon to Birmingham

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Swindon and to Birmingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Swindon and to Birmingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!