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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Durham takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to Durham. 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 2m
Duration
366 mi
Distance
£189
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Durhamtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh / ...
7h 12m
£153–249

Swansea to Durham train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swansea and Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 3:22 PM which arrives into Durham at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 59m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 54m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 1m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 53m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 26m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 29m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 26m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 29m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 26m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 29m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 26m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 29m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 26m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 29m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Durham? 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.

Map of how to get from Swansea to Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 365.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Durham, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Durham via Bristol Parkway in around 7h 12m.

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