The average train between South Shields and Swansea takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Swansea. 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 every 2 hours between South Shields and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Swansea? 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 South Shields to Swansea. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
South Shields to Swansea train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Swansea train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Swansea station.
The distance between South Shields and Swansea is 410.9 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Swansea via Central Station, Newcastle, and Bristol Parkway in around 8h 2m.