The average train between Sunderland and Swansea takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Swansea. 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 Swansea at 1:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Sunderland to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Sunderland to Swansea train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sunderland and Swansea is 402.9 km. The road distance is 633 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Swansea via Newcastle and Bristol Parkway in around 8h 8m.