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How to get fromSwansea to Holyheadby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    6h 59m
    £109–199

  2. Drive 167.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Holyheadcar car 167.6 mi
    4h
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    4. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus bus 4X
    10h 31m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    11h 31m

Swansea to Holyhead by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Holyhead via Cardiff Central in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Holyhead Clock via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 10h 31m.

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