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How to get fromHolyhead to Mumblesby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Mumbles by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
    6h 49m
    £113–198

  2. Drive 170.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Mumblescar car 170.6 mi
    4h 9m
    £42–60

  3. Bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    10h 23m

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    7h 4m
    £114–196

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus bus T1c
    11h 19m

Holyhead to Mumbles by train, foot, and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Newton Road via Newport (S Wales), Swansea, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 6h 49m. 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 23m.

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