The average train between Swindon and Durham takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Durham at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Durham. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Durham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Swindon to Durham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Durham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Durham station.
Book your Swindon to Durham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Swindon and Durham is 358.2 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Durham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 36m.