What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Gower Peninsula?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Llanelli via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula?

The distance between Holyhead and Gower Peninsula is 304 miles. The road distance is 174.8 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £170 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Gower Peninsula train from?

Holyhead to Gower Peninsula train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Gower Peninsula train arrive?

Holyhead to Gower Peninsula train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Gower Peninsula is 175 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula.

Where can I stay near Gower Peninsula?

There are 1315+ hotels available in Gower Peninsula.

Holyhead to Gower Peninsula - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
7h 1m
£179–289
Drive 173.8 mi
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1. Drive from Holyhead to Gower Peninsulacar 173.8 mi
4h 12m
£43–62
Train via Swansea
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 52m
£115–207
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
8h 42m
£98–169

Holyhead to Gower Peninsula by train, foot, and bus

18Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.2 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Gower Peninsula, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula via Cardiff Central and Llanelli in around 7h 1m.

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