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Holyhead to Swansea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Swansea takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 2m
Duration
277 mi
Distance
£135
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 58m
£112–197

Holyhead to Swansea train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Swansea at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 277.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 5h 58m.

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