How to get to Swansea from Holyhead

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Travel Information between Holyhead and Swansea

Distance120 miles
Available travel modesTrain
Ticket price range£61 -
Cheapest modeTrain • £61 • 5 h 29 min
Fastest modeTrain • £61 • 5 h 29 min
Popular travel companiesTransport for Wales

Take a train to travel 120 miles from Holyhead to Swansea. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Transport for Wales among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Holyhead to Swansea.

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from Holyhead to Swansea

How to get to Swansea from Holyhead by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Holyhead to Swansea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Transport for Wales
05:276h12
Holyhead
11:39Swansea
£981One-way
1 change

Cheapest

Transport for Wales
05:276h12
Holyhead
11:39Swansea
£981One-way
1 change

Fastest

Avanti West Coast
14:485h55
Holyhead
20:43Swansea
£1771One-way
1 change

Other options

Transport for Wales
10:387h01
Holyhead
17:39Swansea
£981One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
08:536h45
Holyhead
15:38Swansea
£1771One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
06:486h50
Holyhead
13:38Swansea
£1771One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Holyhead to Swansea

Travel to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Holyhead to Swansea.

FAQs

You can get from Holyhead to Swansea 1 different ways: train.

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Swansea is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £61 compared to other travel options to Swansea:

Taking a train costs less than taking a coach, which costs on average for the same trip.

The fastest way from Holyhead to Swansea is by train with an average journey time of 5 h 29 min.

There are alternative travel options to Swansea that take longer:

You should expect to travel around 120 miles from Holyhead to Swansea.

The average frequency per day from Holyhead to Swansea is:

  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Holyhead to Swansea as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Holyhead to Swansea:

    The following travel companies offer services from Holyhead to Swansea:

    • Transport for Wales can get you to Swansea by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Transport for Wales from Holyhead to Swansea for £61 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Holyhead to Swansea with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Swansea as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Holyhead and Swansea.

    Looking to extend your trip from Holyhead to Swansea? Many Omio customers who go from Holyhead to Swansea usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham or Manchester. If you're looking to explore London, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham or Manchester from Swansea, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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