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How to get fromSwansea to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Swansea to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 49m
    £170–280

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
    11h 15m
    £43–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133
    10h 45m
    £57–100

  4. Drive  307.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Sunderlandcar car 307.2 mi
    6h 7m
    £77–112

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    5h 42m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train
    3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    8h 54m
    £112–187

  7. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane CWL - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    9h 52m

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 27m

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    8h 1m
    £99–273

Swansea to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 45m.

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