A simpler way to travel between North and South West Wales
TaithCymru is a new coach service connecting North and South West Wales, making longer journeys across the country quicker, easier and more comfortable.
Buy your tickets now, ahead of the service launch on Sunday 25 October 2026.
Whether you’re planning a short break, heading home from university, visiting friends and family, travelling for work or exploring somewhere new, TaithCymru offers a direct connection between key communities and destinations across Wales.
If you require assistance buying tickets, have an enquiry about a journey or need support with any aspect of the TaithCymru service, please contact us by:
- Phone - 03333 211 202
- Email - taithcymrusupport@tfw.wales
- Facebook Messenger - @TfWTrafnidiaethCymru (enquiries and service updates only)
Please note that assistance with buying tickets is available by phone only.
Where does TaithCymru go?
TaithCymru will operate nine return journeys every day between Bangor and Carmarthen, connecting key towns, railway stations and onward public transport services along the route.
- Holyhead railway station and Holyhead Port*
- Bangor railway station
- Caernarfon
- Porthmadog
- Dolgellau
- Machynlleth
- Aberystwyth University
- Aberystwyth bus station
- Aberaeron
- Carmarthen railway station
*One late night journey each day will extend between Bangor and Holyhead railway station and Holyhead Port, improving connections with rail and ferry services
Where can you visit with TaithCymru?
From the historic streets of Caernarfon and the mountains of Eryri to the seaside towns of Aberaeron and Aberystwyth, TaithCymru makes it easier to explore some of Wales' most popular destinations without travelling by car.
Who will operate TaithCymru?
TaithCymru will be operated by Edwards Coaches, working in partnership with Llew Jones.
The two experienced operators will work together to provide a reliable and high-quality service, combining local knowledge with experience of delivering coach and bus services across Wales.
Why choose TaithCymru?
- Journey times up to 60 minutes quicker than alternative public transport options.
- Direct connections between North and South West Wales.
- Nine return journeys every day between Bangor and Carmarthen.
- One daily late-night journey extending to Holyhead railway station and Holyhead Port.
- Connections with rail, local bus, TrawsCymru and ferry services.
- Comfortable reclining seats.
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Air conditioning.
- Toilet facilities*
- Dedicated luggage space.
*Our coaches are wheelchair accessible, but the onboard toilets are not accessible. If you need to use a toilet during your journey, please speak to the driver, who can stop at the next available and appropriate location.
Please note: Aberaeron is currently not an accessible stop.
Alternative accessible journey options are available via TrawsCymru services T1 (Carmarthen - Aberystwyth), T5 (Aberaeron - Aberystwyth) and T2 (Aberystwyth - Bangor). These services do not operate overnight.
