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

The cheapest way to get from Holywell to Swansea is to bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holywell to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Holywell and Swansea?

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.

Is there a direct train between Holywell and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Holywell to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Shotton and arriving at Swansea via Chester and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Holywell to Swansea?

The distance between Holywell and Swansea is 212 miles. The road distance is 149.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holywell to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Holywell to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holywell to Swansea bus from?

Holywell to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Holywell to Swansea train from?

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

Train or bus from Holywell to Swansea?

The best way to get from Holywell to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Holywell to Swansea bus arrive?

Holywell to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Holywell to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holywell to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Holywell to Swansea is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Holywell to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1309+ hotels available in Swansea.

Holywell to Swansea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Holywell to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 17m
£69–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus T6
11h 2m
£17–24
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
9h 21m
£27–42
Drive 148.5 mi
1. Drive from Holywell to Swanseacar 148.5 mi
3h 20m
£37–53
Line 11 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Chester Bus Interchangebus 11
2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain
8h 3m
£58–94

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Distance: 210.4 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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 Cardiff Central in around 6h 17m. 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.

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