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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Holywell is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 21m.

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 21m 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 Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Swansea to Holywell?

The distance between Swansea and Holywell is 212 miles. The road distance is 149.5 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 40m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

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 40m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Swansea to Holywell bus arrive?

Swansea to Holywell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho 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 21m to drive from Swansea to Holywell.

Where can I stay near Holywell?

There are 2972+ hotels available in Holywell.

Swansea to Holywell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

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There are 4 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 40m
£82–148
Drive 148.6 mi
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1. Drive from Swansea to Holywellcar 148.6 mi
3h 21m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Chester Bus Interchangebus Gma
8h 56m
£38–95
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 34m
£67–114

Swansea to Holywell by train and bus

72Weekly Services

6h 40mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.3 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 56m.

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