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 bus between Holyhead and Gower Peninsula?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead station to Gower Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Bangor Railway Station H and arriving at Llanrhidian Turn via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 and Swansea Bus Station Stand T. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

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 £140 - £250.

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 bus from?

Holyhead to Gower Peninsula bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Bangor Railway Station H.

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.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Gower Peninsula is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Holyhead to Gower Peninsula bus arrive?

Holyhead to Gower Peninsula bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

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 1328+ hotels available in Gower Peninsula.

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

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

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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
£145–242
Drive 173.8 mi
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1. Drive from Holyhead to Gower Peninsulacar 173.8 mi
4h 12m
£43–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus T1c
11h 54m
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 39m
£111–192

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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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Llanrhidian Turn via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4, and Swansea Bus Station Stand T in around 11h 54m.

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