The distance between Swindon and Holyhead is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swindon to Holyhead by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Swindon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Cheltenham Spa then Tamworth High Level and then to Holyhead.
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There are several options for getting from Swindon to Holyhead by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £58 ($69).
The distance between Swindon and Holyhead is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Swindon and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £58 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Holyhead. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newport (S Wales). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Swindon and Holyhead. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swindon and Holyhead. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Cheltenham Spa + 1 similar | 4h 60m | £115($135) | twice daily | 415km (258 miles) |
Train | 5h 20m | £135($155) | every 4 hours | 445km (276 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | £58($69) | on demand | 338km (210 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.