How to travel from Holyhead to Swansea

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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 prices starting from $115. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $115, and a train costs an average of $115.

Distance: 119 miles (193 km)

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$121

Average price

Cheapest

$64

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 14m

Average total duration

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5h 44m

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30m

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4h 42m

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The cheapest way to travel from Holyhead to Swansea is a train with an average price of $121 (€97).
The fastest way to travel from Holyhead to Swansea is by train with an average journey time of 5h 44m.
Yes, you can take a train between Holyhead and Swansea.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Holyhead to Swansea among Omio's users.

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from Holyhead to Swansea

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

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
    5:27 AM6h13
    Holyhead
    11:40 AMSwansea
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Transport for Wales
    5:27 AM6h13
    Holyhead
    11:40 AMSwansea
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West Coast
    2:48 PM5h55
    Holyhead
    8:43 PMSwansea
    $2461One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Transport for Wales
    10:38 AM7h01
    Holyhead
    5:39 PMSwansea
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transport for Wales
    4:28 PM15h51
    Holyhead
    8:19 AMSwansea
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West Coast
    8:53 AM6h45
    Holyhead
    3:38 PMSwansea
    $2461One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from 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.

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You can travel between Holyhead and Swansea by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Holyhead to Swansea is a train with an average price of $121 (€97).
The fastest way to travel from Holyhead to Swansea is by train with an average journey time of 5h 44m.
The distance from Holyhead to Swansea is approximately 119 miles (193 km).
The average frequency per day from Holyhead to Swansea is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Holyhead to Swansea:
  • Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Holyhead to Swansea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Swansea by train.
Omio customers who travel from Holyhead to Swansea often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swansea and these popular destinations at a great price.

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