North Wales

We’re introducing bus franchising in North Wales, making services in Wrexham, Rhyl, Llandudno, Bangor and Caernarfon more integrated, consistent and reliable. We’ll organise bus services so they best meet your travel needs, whether that’s work, education, healthcare or leisure.

Franchising allows us to set bus routes, timetables and customer service standards. Bus operators will deliver services on our behalf. The main benefits you’ll notice are:

  • simpler ticketing
  • fairer fares
  • clearer timetables and service information
  • a network easier to understand and use
  • more dependable services
  • fewer gaps in service provision
  • more joined-up journeys
  • support for future growth and investment in the region

North Wales bus franchising will also improve bus links with key railway stations like Holyhead, Llandudno Junction and Wrexham General, making it easier to switch between bus and train for longer journeys.

A public consultation will soon begin in North Wales, giving you the opportunity to share your views and help shape the future of bus services in your area. We’ll share more details as franchising progresses and keep you informed throughout the changes.