The average train between Swindon and Gateshead takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Swindon to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Gateshead station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Swindon to Gateshead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Gateshead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Swindon to Gateshead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Swindon and Gateshead is 378.7 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Newcastle via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 39m.