What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Mumbles?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Mumbles is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 10h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Mumbles?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Mumbles is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Mumbles?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead station to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Bangor Railway Station H and arriving at Newton Road via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, Rose and Crown and Swansea Bus Station Stand W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Mumbles?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Mumbles?

The distance between Holyhead and Mumbles is 284 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Mumbles without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Mumbles without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Mumbles?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Holyhead to Mumbles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Mumbles bus from?

Holyhead to Mumbles bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Bangor Railway Station H.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Mumbles train from?

Holyhead to Mumbles train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Mumbles?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Mumbles is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Holyhead to Mumbles bus arrive?

Holyhead to Mumbles bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

Where does the Holyhead to Mumbles train arrive?

Holyhead to Mumbles train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Mumbles?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Mumbles is 172 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Holyhead to Mumbles.

Where can I stay near Mumbles?

There are 1313+ hotels available in Mumbles.

Holyhead to Mumbles - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Mumbles by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 39m
£97–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
10h 22m
£32–43
Drive 170.6 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Mumblescar 170.6 mi
4h 9m
£43–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
7h 44m
£84–132

Holyhead to Mumbles by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 282.3 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Mumbles, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Newton Road via Cardiff Central, Swansea, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Newton Road via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 10h 22m.

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