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

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

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  1. Train via Cardiff

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 23m
    £68–122

  2. Drive  148.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Holywellcar car 148.4 mi
    3h 20m
    £37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    9h 6m
    £41–70

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    7h 39m
    £57–93

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    3. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Rhyltrain train
    9h 10m

Swansea to Holywell by train and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange in around 9h 6m.

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