The average train between Sunderland and South Wales takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to South Wales. 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 Sunderland and South Wales. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into South Wales at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland to South Wales? 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 Sunderland to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Sunderland to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Sunderland and South Wales is 380.7 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Cwmbach via Newcastle, Birmingham New Street, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 52m.