The average train between Swansea and Holyhead takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to Holyhead. 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 every 4 hours between Swansea and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:57 AM. 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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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Holyhead station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Swansea to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Swansea to Holyhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Holyhead is 193.6 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Holyhead via Cardiff Central in around 6h 59m.