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Compare train for Holyhead to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £111 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £111, while a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 193 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£111 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £111 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-64.42. The journey takes 5h 51m versus 4h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Swansea from Holyhead by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Holyhead to Swansea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:256h15Holyhead14:40Swansea£741One-way0 changes
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- 8:256h15Holyhead14:40Swansea£741One-way0 changes
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- 8:256h15Holyhead14:40Swansea£741One-way0 changes
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyhead and Swansea as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Swansea by train.
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