Explore South Wales Pass

South Wales is a hub of sporting events and Welsh culture. Discover coastal hikes, vibrant communities and the serenity of the Wye Valley.

Our Explore South Wales Pass is valid for travel within the designated geographical area. It can be used for a maximum of four days in an eight-day period on trains. It can be used for the full eight days on buses.

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*Save more with the following Railcards:

• 16-17 Saver Railcard
• 16-25 Railcard
• 26-30 Railcard
• Disabled Persons Railcard
• HM Forces Railcard
• Senior Railcard
• TfW 18 Saver Railcard
• TfW Student Railcard
• Veterans Railcard
• Two Together Railcard (currently not available on our app or website)

Where to buy an Explore South Wales Pass

You can buy an Explore South Wales Pass from our app, website, any of our station ticket offices or from the conductor on the train. You’ll need to have our app to activate the ticket on your phone.

You can also buy them from other UK railway stations with a ticket office, a National Rail Appointed Travel Agent.

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Explore South Wales

Activities

Whether you're a foodie, rambler, adrenaline junkie or just looking for a quiet spot to relax.

Visit Wales has some great ideas for your trip.

Our bus partners

Here is a list of the bus operators in Wales that will accept the 'Explore South Wales Pass':

Valid on all bus operators within the region.

Terms and conditions

• Enjoy unlimited travel in the designated geographical area on Transport for Wales services for four days within an eight-day period. The pass can be used for the full eight days on buses.
• For travel between Pembroke Dock/Milford Haven/Fishguard Harbour - Shrewsbury via Llandrindod Wells and Newport, plus Newport - Gloucester and all Cardiff Valleys services including Maesteg, Llantwit Major and Ebbw Vale.
• Explore South Wales offers unlimited travel on Transport for Wales services in the designated geographical area for four days within an eight-day period. The pass can be used for the full eight days on buses.
• Valid for travel after 09:30 Monday to Friday, and all day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.
• However, no restriction between Shrewsbury and Swansea on Heart of Wales services or west of Carmarthen.
• No restriction on buses.
• Valid on Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway services.
• Buy Explore South Wales from your local rail station booking office.  
• If there are no ticket buying facilities at the station where you are starting your journey, you can also buy Explore South Wales from a Conductor on board a Transport for Wales service.
• Unused tickets are refundable subject to an administration fee.