The cheapest and fastest trains from Holyhead to Swansea
Cheapest price
€107
Average price
€159
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Holyhead to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Holyhead to Swansea will cost around €159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €107.
It's difficult to get from Holyhead to Swansea without transferring at least once.










Live departures
Holyhead to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Holyhead to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:27 AM Holyhead | 6h12 | 11:39 AM Swansea | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:48 AM Holyhead | 6h50 | 1:38 PM Swansea | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:53 AM Holyhead | 6h45 | 3:38 PM Swansea | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:38 AM Holyhead | 7h01 | 5:39 PM Swansea | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:48 PM Holyhead | 6h50 | 7:38 PM Swansea | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Holyhead to Swansea
Trains from Holyhead to Swansea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €92 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 18:31. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 6h 12m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €92 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 12m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 18:31 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Holyhead to Swansea trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Holyhead and Swansea from €92. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Trains from Holyhead to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Holyhead to Swansea by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Holyhead to Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:10 Saturday 06:10 - 19:10 Sunday 10:30 - 17:00
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Black Bridge
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is via the Celtic Gateway Bridge, the ferry terminal, or via gates on to the platforms either side of Stena House. Transferring between platforms is step-free however distance between ferry terminal and Platform 1 is approximately 200m.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 00:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 00:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal. The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 2 by the gate (in ferry port area).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: For the nearest bus stop, walk across the footbridge and turn right onto the main road.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stops outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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