The average train between Swindon and South Shields takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Swindon to South Shields. 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 Swindon and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 8:41 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at South Shields station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Swindon to South Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to South Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Swindon and South Shields is 383.3 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to South Shields via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 35m.