The average train between Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 3:22 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Swansea to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Newcastle upon Tyne is 403.6 km. The road distance is 611 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Newcastle via Bristol Parkway in around 7h 29m.