The average train between Swansea and Sunderland takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Sunderland. 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 hourly between Swansea and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Sunderland? 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 Swansea to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Swansea to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Swansea to Sunderland train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swansea and Sunderland is 402.9 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Sunderland via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 6h 44m.