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Birmingham to Skewen Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Birmingham to Skewen? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as TWD 649, with average prices for this route around TWD 657.

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

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
17:30 3h 17m, Changes required Birmingham New Street	20:47 Skewen	Find Tickets
18:12 3h 27m, Changes required Birmingham New Street	21:39 Skewen	Find Tickets
18:12 3h 34m, Changes required Birmingham New Street	21:46 Skewen	Find Tickets
19:12 3h 27m, Changes required Birmingham New Street	22:39 Skewen	Find Tickets
19:30 4h 12m, Changes required Birmingham New Street	23:42 Skewen	Find Tickets
20:30 3h 47m, Changes required Birmingham New Street	00:17 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Birmingham to Skewen Train Route Details

First train

05:00

Last train

23:42

Departure station

Birmingham

Arrival station

Skewen

Journey time

3h 5m

Distance

162 km

Price

TWD 649*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Skewen

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham to Skewen can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham to Skewen, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham to Skewen ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Birmingham to Skewen more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham to Skewen train ticket types

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Birmingham to Skewen Train prices and times

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