There are 4 ways to get from Holywell to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 23m£83–154Drive 148.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holywell to Swanseacar 148.7 mi
3h 21m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
- Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus Gm4
9h 6m£38–98Line 11 bus, train
- Take the bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Chester Bus Interchangebus 11
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain
8h 13m£66–120
Holywell to Swansea by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holywell to Swansea is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Holywell to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 21m 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 Bus Station Stand B via Chester Bus Interchange and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
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 23m.
The distance between Holywell and Swansea is 212 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.
The best way to get from Holywell to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Holywell to Swansea, including transfers.
Holywell to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, 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 which takes 6h 23m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 9h 6m.
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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Chester Bus Interchange and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 9h 6m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Holywell to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho 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 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Holywell to Swansea.
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