The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Swindon
Cheapest price
£119
Average price
£130
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
373 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Swindon will cost around £130 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £119.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sunderland for Swindon every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 373 km distance in an average of 6 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Sunderland to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £118.
Distance: 373 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£127 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sunderland to Swindon train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Swindon trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:50 Sunderland | 6h29 | 11:19 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Swindon
Trains from Sunderland to Swindon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £118 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 17:12. The fastest train covers the 373 km distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 373 km |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £118 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 17:12 |
Train companies: LNER, Northern Rail (3) from Sunderland to Swindon trainsLNER, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Sunderland and Swindon from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Sunderland to Swindon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Swindon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swindon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Swindon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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