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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Holywell is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 10h 20m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Holywell?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Holywell station. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Holywell?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Holywell. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Shotton via Cardiff Central and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Swansea to Holywell?

The distance between Swansea and Holywell is 212 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Holywell without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Swansea to Holywell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Holywell bus from?

Swansea to Holywell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Holywell train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Holywell?

The best way to get from Swansea to Holywell is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Swansea to Holywell bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Holywell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Holywell?

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

Where can I stay near Holywell?

There are 2934+ hotels available in Holywell.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 26m
£77–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
10h 20m
£17–27
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
8h 37m
£23–40
Drive 148.4 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Holywellcar 148.4 mi
3h 20m
£37–53
Train, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus 11
7h 19m
£65–115

Swansea to Holywell by train and bus

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.3 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Cardiff Central, Chester, Shotton, and Chester Rd West in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 37m.

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