Fancy a trip up Snowdonia? Longing to see the glorious golden coast lines of the Gower Peninsula? Or perhaps you’re in the mood for a slice of Italy without having to actually leave the UK? Whatever it is you’re looking for, chances are Wales has it.
And now it’s easier than ever to travel Wales by train. Thanks to Transport for Wales’s (TfW) newly re-launched ‘Explore Wales’ passes, passengers can enjoy unlimited train rides around the country.
The passes are valid for four days of travel across north and south Wales within an eight-day period (sort of similar to an Interrail pass), and includes travel on selected Traws Cymru bus routes.
At £149 for an adult ticket and £74.50 for children, you’d be foolish to miss out on an actually affordable train ride in the UK. And if you’re strapped for time, you can opt for the Explore West Wales or Explore Cambrian one-day pass at a reasonable £18 for adults and £9 for children. Usual discounts apply for those with a railcard.
Whether you fancy indulging in a literary feast in Hay-on-Wye, the town with over 20 bookshops, or seeing what all the fuss is about up in Wrexham, home to the oldest football club in Wales that Ryan Reynolds famously brought back in 2020, there’s no end to Wales’ wonders. If you’re still looking for inspo, check out Time Out’s list of the best things to do in Wales.
Passes can be brought on the TfW website here, as well as at ticket offices and from train conductors. Bant a ni!
Wales on rails
Cardiff Bay train station is getting a major revamp after earning the title of worst connected station in the UK, a staggering £1 billion is being invested into the North Wales Main Line, making it easier to get between Manchester and Wrexham and this train route through Snowdonia National Park is one of the most scenic in the UK.
Did you see? This Welsh high street has been named the best in the country.
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