There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 59m£90–164Drive 167.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Holyheadcar 167.4 mi
4h£42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus 1
7h 37m
Swansea to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Holyhead Port via Carmarthen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Holyhead via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Swansea and Holyhead is 279 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Swansea to Holyhead, including transfers.
Swansea to Holyhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Holyhead is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 37m.
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 Port via Rose and Crown and Carmarthen station in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Holyhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Swansea to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Holyhead is 168 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Swansea to Holyhead.
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