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Birmingham New Street to Skewen train prices and times

Looking to travel from Birmingham New Street to Skewen? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as SEK 199.62, with average prices for this route around SEK 202.23.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
06:22 5h 13m, No direct Birmingham New Street	11:35 Skewen	Find Tickets
06:41 3h 6m, No direct Birmingham New Street	09:47 Skewen	Find Tickets
07:22 5h 19m, No direct Birmingham New Street	12:41 Skewen	Find Tickets
07:42 3h 53m, No direct Birmingham New Street	11:35 Skewen	Find Tickets
08:30 3h 19m, No direct Birmingham New Street	11:49 Skewen	Find Tickets
09:22 6h 16m, No direct Birmingham New Street	15:38 Paris	Find Tickets

Birmingham New Street to Skewen train route details

First train

05:00

Last train

19:12

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Skewen

Journey time

3h 5m

Distance

162 km

Price

SEK 199.62*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Skewen

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Skewen during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Birmingham New Street to Skewen, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Birmingham New Street to Skewen more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham New Street to Skewen train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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