Swansea to Sunderland Trains

Swansea to Sunderland trains

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The average train between Swansea and Sunderland takes 7h 42m 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.

7h 42m
Duration: 471 mi
Distance: £212
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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6h 48m

£176–283

Swansea to Sunderland train times

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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

3:46 AM → 11:24 AM
7h 38m • 3 changes
4:59 AM → 11:59 AM
7h • 3 changes
5:29 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:46 AM → 11:24 AM
7h 38m • 3 changes
4:59 AM → 11:59 AM
7h • 3 changes
5:29 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:46 AM → 11:24 AM
7h 38m • 3 changes
4:59 AM → 11:59 AM
7h • 3 changes
5:29 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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 48m.

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