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

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

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.

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 52m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Holyhead to Mumbles, including transfers.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Mumbles?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Mumbles is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Carmarthen, which costs and takes 10h 19m.

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 947+ hotels available in Mumbles.

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

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 52m
£111–197
Drive 170.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Mumblescar 170.6 mi
4h 9m
£42–61
Bus via Carmarthen
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 508 / ...
10h 19m
Bus
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 Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus T1c
11h 11m

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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Mumbles.

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Distance: 282.5 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Newton Road via Cardiff Central, Swansea, Swansea station, Swansea Bus Station Stand M, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 6h 52m. 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 19m.

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