South Shields to Swansea Trains

South Shields to Swansea trains

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Trip Overview

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.

7h 35m
Duration: 392 mi
Distance: £205
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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8h 9m

£164–265

South Shields to Swansea train times

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 2:01 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.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:08 AM → 1:30 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 2:29 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 4:28 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:08 AM → 1:30 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 2:29 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 4:28 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:08 AM → 1:30 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 2:29 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 4:28 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:32 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 2:30 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 4:28 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:56 AM → 3:29 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes

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