The average train between Swindon and Sunderland takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Sunderland. 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 Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Swindon to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Swindon to Sunderland train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Sunderland is 373.1 km. The road distance is 577 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Sunderland via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 48m.