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

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There are 10 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 47m
    £176–283

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    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 / ...
    10h 45m
    £42–80

  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
    £56–99

  4. Drive  307.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Sunderlandcar car 307.2 mi
    6h 7m
    £77–111

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    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
    6h 1m

  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 53m
    £113–194

  7. 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 18m

  8. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    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 19m
    £95–260

  9. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    7h 1m

  10. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    7h 41m

Swansea to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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 47m. 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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