There are 4 ways to get from Holywell to Swansea by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
6h 21m£68–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Ukn21 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
9h 21m£28–44Drive 148.5 mi
- Drive from Holywell to Swanseacar 148.5 mi
3h 20m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
8h 33m£58–94
Holywell to Swansea by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holywell to Swansea is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Holywell to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Holywell station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Chester Bus Interchange and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Holywell to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Shotton and arriving at Swansea via Chester and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Holywell and Swansea is 212 miles. The road distance is 149.4 miles.
The best way to get from Holywell to Swansea without a car is to train via Newport which takes 6h 21m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Holywell to Swansea, including transfers.
Holywell to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Holywell to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Holywell to Swansea is to train via Newport which takes 6h 21m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Holywell, Wales and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Swansea via Chester Rd West, Shotton, Chester, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Swansea City Bus Station via Chester Bus Interchange and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 9h 21m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Holywell to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Holywell to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holywell to Swansea is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Holywell to Swansea.
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