Tips for easier travel
From bank holiday day trips to Easter weekends, from Christmas getaways to the summer holidays, travelling during peak times can sometimes be stressful, particularly with young children in tow.
More and more of us are enjoying ‘staycations’ - opting to spend our precious leisure time closer to home. Our trains and bus services can get you to some of the UK’s most pristine beaches, breathtaking national parks, and cities, towns and villages brimming with green spaces, history and culture - and plenty of fun things to keep the kids occupied too.
Take a look through our handy tips to make travelling in busy periods that little bit easier.
Advice for travellers
1. Plan ahead
- Buy your tickets, accommodation and activities in advance to secure the best options and avoid a last-minute scramble. Buying a train ticket before you travel can also save you money.
- Plan your journey by train or bus and check before travelling.
- Find out about travelling with children on our services.
- Book in advance if you need assistance when travelling - it helps us plan ahead and best meet your travel needs.
- There’s more information about accessibility on our trains and buses here.
- Scope out the attractions you’re keen to visit - our train stations are a short walk from some of the UK's top attractions and many offer discounts for train travellers, and with kids travelling free on TfW trains, it’s a great way to save!
2. Pack smart and light
- Create a checklist of essentials (snacks, games, toys or extra clothes).
- Avoid overpacking - focus on must-haves to make carrying luggage easier.
- Find out what you can bring onboard our trains here.
3. Pack travel activities for Kids
- Bring a variety of age-appropriate activities, such as books, travel games or pre-downloaded films and TV shows on a tablet.
- If you’re looking for something different, why not download our free kids travel activity pack?
By planning ahead, you'll have a better travel experience and arrive fresh and ready to enjoy your trip.
Try our unlimited travel passes
The best way to avoid busy bottlenecks on the roads is to travel by train.
Get unlimited travel across our rail network and selected Traws Cymru routes. Simply select a region, buy a ticket and jump on/off as much as you like with no need to plan ahead.
