What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Swansea is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Kingsway via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 and Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Swansea?

The distance between Holyhead and Swansea is 279 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £90 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Swansea?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Holyhead to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Swansea bus from?

Holyhead to Swansea bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Swansea train from?

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

Train or bus from Holyhead to Swansea?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Holyhead to Swansea bus arrive?

Holyhead to Swansea bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.

Where does the Holyhead to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holyhead to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Swansea is 169 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Holyhead to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead to Swansea?

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There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Swansea 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 Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 1m
£94–159
Drive 167.6 mi
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1. Drive from Holyhead to Swanseacar 167.6 mi
4h
£42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus 1
8h 13m

Holyhead to Swansea by train

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Distance: 277.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, TaithCymru operates a bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen station once daily, and the journey takes 5h 38m.

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