Getting Here

It’s one of our big plus-points – fast, easy access by road and rail from most parts of the UK.

And it’s easy to get here from overseas via one of the UK’s main transport hubs.

By train

Direct train services run to our popular North Wales coastal destinations from most parts of Britain. Inland the scenic Conwy Valley Line runs from Llandudno through the Snowdonia National Park to Betws-y-Coed and on to Blaenau Ffestiniog with connections for the Ffestiniog Railway.

Useful websites include:

www.tfwrail.wales

www.traveline.cymru

www.conwyvalleyrailway.co.uk

www.nationalrail.co.uk

www.thetrainline.com

Wales on Rails
Promoting tourism by using public transport throughout Wales. Encouraging safe, sustainable, and scenic adventures. https://walesonrails.co.uk/

For overseas visitors, a BritRail Pass provides inexpensive travel throughout the UK (it must be purchased before leaving your home country).

By coach

National Express operates direct services from London, Manchester and Liverpool with connections from most UK towns. www.nationalexpress.com

By car

There’s quick, straightforward access from the North West along the M56 and A55. Motorway links with the Midlands are good too, and the same roads the M6, M5 and M1 - also bring North Wales within easy reach of the South of England.

Route information/distance calculator: www.theaa.com and www.rac.co.uk

Traveling from Europe?

Take a look at the TUI website for information - www.tui.se.

By air

Transfers available from the international gateways of Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Cardiff

www.manchesterairport.co.uk

www.liverpoolairport.com

www.birminghamairport.co.uk

www.cardiff-airport.com

By sea

Irish Ferries and Stena Line operate regular and high-speed services to Holyhead from Dublin.

www.irishferries.com