Introduction
Plan your journey, buy tickets and get top travel tips all in one place. Everything you need to travel in Wales.
CONTENTS
- WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?
- FIND YOUR TRAVEL OPTIONS
- CHECK FOR SERVICE DISRUPTION
- PAYING FOR YOUR JOURNEYS
- TRAVEL TIPS
- DID YOU KNOW?
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?
Plan your journey from door to door with our multimodal journey planner. It doesn’t matter whether it’s by bus, train, walking or cycling - or more than one.
Search for a bus timetable
Or call our freephone number to plan your journey on 08004 640 000
FIND YOUR TRAVEL OPTIONS
Find the best ways to travel in your area with our travel map. It shows you all bus stops, railway stations and park and ride options.
- Search for a location you would like to travel to or within - or use your current location
- Select the travel mode icons you would like to see on the map - pick as many as you want
- Click on any of the travel icons to plan your journey.
Different ways to travel
Train
Travel across Wales and the borders by train. Plan your journey, buy tickets and more here.
Bus
TrawsCymru is our network of medium to long-distance bus services. It links communities, provides connections with rail services and offers visitors a greener way to explore the beautiful landscapes found across Wales.
Download the app to plan your journey, buy tickets and track your bus. You can even find how much CO2 you’ve saved by taking the bus instead of driving.
- Here are some useful links to local councils and bus operators if you’re looking for information about a specific service.
Community transport
fflecsi
Book your fflecsi bus and be picked up as close as possible to your current location and dropped off as close as possible to your chosen destination. fflecsi services can be found in communities across Wales.
Download the fflecsi app, find the booking number and learn more.
Walking and cycling
Plan your walking or cycling route on the Traveline Cymru journey planner.
Accessibility
Accessible travel - Book assistance and find out which trains and stations are fully accessible.
See if you’re eligible for a Concessionary Travel Pass.
CHECK FOR SERVICE DISRUPTION
Bus
Planned and short notice disruptions for bus and rail across Wales.
Rail
Whether you're on the move right now or planning your upcoming trip, we've got lots of ways for you to check your journey.
PAYING FOR YOUR JOURNEYS
Bus
The easy way to pay for your journeys with a number of operators in Wales. Please check availability with the driver as you board.
Buy and store your bus tickets, or validate your mytravelpass in the Traws Cymru app.
Pay for your Conwy Valley journey. More locations will be available for payment soon.
View bus fares from bus operators and local authorities.
Save approximately 30% on bus travel in Wales, including TrawsCymru and fflecsi services. You’re eligible if:
- you’re aged 16-21
- have a permanent address or attend full-time education in Wales.
Travel for free on most bus services in Wales and the borders, including TrawsCymru and fflecsi. You’ll also get discounted or free travel on many rail services. You’re eligible if:
- your primary address is in Wales
- you’re aged 60 or over, or meet the Welsh Government’s disability eligibility criteria.
You can buy a combined ticket for selected journeys on TfW Rail and TrawsCymru services.
You can pay with cash on most bus services, but you should always check with your operator before travelling.
Rail
Check train times and buy tickets to any destination in Britain with no booking fees using our app.
Smoother train travel with contactless pay as you go is available exclusively on TfW and Cross Country services in South Wales. See the full list of stations here.
Unlimited travel across our network
Our Explore passes offer unlimited travel across a chosen area of our network. They give you the flexibility to get on and off the train as much as you like.
Buy before your journey to save money
Our Advance train tickets offer the best value for long distance journeys and reserve a place for you on the train. They’re available up to eight weeks before travelling.
Looking to make your train journey a little more special? Make it First Class on applicable trains between Cardiff and Manchester and Cardiff and Holyhead. With more space, greater comfort and a dedicated onboard host, you really can travel in style:
Ticket types
- All our ticket types can be found here All train ticket types
- Find out when you can you get free and discounted rail travel with a Concessionary Travel Pass.
- Cash payment is available at station ticket offices, ticket machines and applicable Payzone stores.
- You must buy your ticket before you board the train unless there's no ticket office or ticket machine.
TRAVEL TIPS
No matter how you travel, we can accommodate you to ensure that you get to your destination with ease. Check out our public transport tips here.
DID YOU KNOW?
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Attraction discounts
Our network is on the doorstep of a wide range of activities and sights to explore. You can enjoy discounts at various attractions near our stations, simply by showing your train ticket on arrival. -
You can access iconic walking routes from our stations
Such as the Wales Coast Path, Offa’s Dyke and Glyndwr’s Way. -
Kids Go Free on our trains
Children aged 11-15 can travel for free on our trains during off-peak times. Under 11’s can travel for free on our trains at any time. Both need to be accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
