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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Durham takes 7h 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
Duration
366 mi
Distance
£189
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Swansea to Durham train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swansea and Durham. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Durham at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 7m • 1 change

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
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 27m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 31m • 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 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 49m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 51m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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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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

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 13m.

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