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How to get fromSwansea to Holyhead (Station)by train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Holyhead (Station) 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
    £108–199

  2. Drive 167.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Holyhead (Station)car car 167.4 mi
    3h 59m
    £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 The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    5. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead stationbus bus 4X
    10h 25m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    7h 30m
    £92–161

Swansea to Holyhead (Station) by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Holyhead (Station), 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 station via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 10h 25m.

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