Wales Transport Links
Wales is served by a variety of long-distance bus, coach and train links. This page summarises some of the principal services.
Route Map
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National Express coach services in Wales
Most major towns have at least one daily National Express service to London, with larger centres also having direct services to other large English cities; Swansea and Cardiff enjoy frequent services both to London and to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
How to book
Advance booking recommended; 'Funfares' from £5 each way available on some routes.
Book online at www.nationalexpress.com or call 0871 781 8181.
Railway Services in Wales
Frequent local and express services run throughout Wales and between Wales and England. There is also an extensive urban rail network around Cardiff.
Key services include:
- Arriva Trains Wales local and express services throughout Wales and the border counties, plus commuter services around Cardiff
- Cross County express services from Cardiff and Newport to Birmingham and north east England
- First Great Western express services from south Wales to London Paddington, Bristol and the south coast of England
- Virgin Trains express services from north Wales to London Euston
How to book
Book ahead for cheapest fares on longer journeys, or turn up and go.
Book online at , at a station, via National Rail or call 0845 748 4950.
Trawscambria
These long-distance bus routes complement other rail and coach services, providing key links where there are few alternatives:
- X32 Aberystwyth - Dolgellau - Bangor
- X40 Aberystwyth - Carmarthen - Swansea - Cardiff
- X50 Aberystwyth - Cardigan
- X94 Barmouth - Dolgellau - Bala - Wrexham
- 704 Newtown - Llandrindod Wells - Brecon
How to book
No need to pre-book - pay driver on boarding.
Times can be checked at Traveline or call 0871 200 2233 for route planning and fare information.