From the airport to the city centre Wales
To reach the center of Cardiff from the airport, you'll need to take a bus to the station and then the train. Bus 304 takes you to Barry station in 15 minutes, then you can take the train (30 min) to Cardiff Central Station. You can check your itinerary on the local transport website(traveline.cymru).
Arrival by train Wales
There are several options:
London-Cardiff or Swansea. The most obvious solution is to take the Eurostar to London. There are frequent daily rail services to Cardiff Central (2 hours) and Swansea (3 hours).
Bristol-Cardiff. If you arrive in Bristol by plane, you'll find rail links to Wales (40 minutes to Cardiff).
Arrival by boat Wales
No direct connection from France. You'll have to make a stopover via England.
Public transport Wales
The network in Wales is highly developed. Buses connect the main towns, and the journey is generally cheaper than the train, but longer! Please note: there are several bus companies, both local and regional, and it's advisable to check timetables and departure points before setting off.(tfw.wales)
In addition to the main railway lines are the famous Great Little Trains of Wales, with their carefully preserved and renovated steamrailways. They criss-cross West and North Wales, a remnant of the mining days of the Industrial Revolution. They have the advantage of offering an unforgettable ride - to experience a moment of nostalgia - and a breathtaking view of many isolated landscapes.
Main railway lines :
Here you'll find line termini and the main towns they serve.
North Wales Coast Line. Crewe to Holyhead via Chester, Flint, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Conwy Bays, Llandudno Junction and Bangor.
South Wales Main Line. London Paddington to Swansea via Bristol, Newport, Cardiff Central, Bridgend and Neath.
Welsh Marches Line. Crewe to Newport via Shrewsbury and Hereford.
Cambrian Line. Shrewsbury to Pwllheli via Welshpool, Newtown, Machynlleth, Borth, Aberystwyth, Aberdovey, Tywyn, Barmouth, Harlech and Porthmadog.
Conwy Valley Line. Llandudno to Blaenau Ffestiniog via Llandudno Junction.
Heart of Wales Line. Craven Arms to Llanelli via Llandrindod, Builth Road, Llandovery and Carmarthen.
West Wales Line. Swansea to Milford Haven via Llanelli, Pembrey and Burry Port, Carmarthen, Whitland, Tenby, Fishguard Harbour, Pembroke Dock and Neyland.
And to discover the country, the "Explore Wales Pass" offers unlimited rail and bus travel for 8 days, from £109.
Bus travel is ideal if you've got the time. The drivers are generally very friendly and you can enjoy the scenery at your leisure. On the other hand, it takes longer to get around.(traveline.cymru)
Local buses are run by a large number of private companies. For timetables, you'll need regional brochures, which are available free of charge from tourist offices. Timetables are generally respected, and you should have no trouble finding a seat.
The Welsh landscape lends itself well to pleasant bike rides. For the more athletic, the climbs in the Brecon Beacons and especially Snowdonia will delight you. For more leisurely walks, the Anglesey and Llyn peninsulas are perfect. The Welsh Tourist Board website(www.visitwales.com) has a dedicated page for the National Cycle Network, offering 1,400 miles of routes to explore. You can, of course, bring your own bike or hire one locally.
Head for Anglesey. By car, from the south: the A5 takes you from London to Holyhead, via Shrewsbury, Betws-y-Coed and the Menai Bridge south of Bangor. From Cardiff, take the A470 through the center of the country to join the A5 at Betws-y-Coed. From the north: the A55 runs along the north coast to Bangor, where you can take the A5 across the island to Holyhead.
By train, Bangor and Holyhead are on the Arriva Wales line; Bangor is three and a half hours from London and two hours from Manchester.
By bus, the island is well served by national and local buses. The No. 44 runs from Bangor to Holyhead.
By air, Anglesey even has its own airport, known as Valley Airport, on the island's west coast. Flights from Cardiff to Anglesey can be found at £30.
Bike, scooters & co Wales
Mountain bike and VTC hire companies, present in most towns and larger villages, rent out quality bikes, complete with helmet and repair kit, for around £15 a day.
With a driver Wales
There are many cabs in major cities. Uber is one of them. In the countryside or in small towns, on the other hand, it can be more difficult to find one.
By car Wales
It's the mode of transport that offers the most freedom and the most sights. Even the most remote countryside is accessible by car. The road network is fairly well organized, making it possible to reach any destination in Wales fairly quickly. A single freeway crosses the south of the country: the M4 from London to Cardiff and Swansea. In the north, there's the A55 expressway from Chester to Snowdonia and the north coast.
In Wales, you drive on the left and therefore overtake on the right. Give way to traffic coming from the right at traffic circles, freeways are free of charge and beware of the many speed cameras. The narrow lanes of the Welsh countryside hardly give way to more than one vehicle: be prepared to reverse, but don't panic, there are regular spaces on the side. Welsh drivers are extremely polite and courteous, and you'll never hear them honk. A small token of thanks is much appreciated, and there's no need to honk at red lights as soon as they turn green. Great Britain is very strict when it comes to blood alcohol levels (0.8 g/l), and the Welsh, although bon vivants, don't play around! Expressed in miles per hour (mph), the speed limits not to be exceeded are :
30 mph (48 km/h) in built-up areas
60 mph (96 km/h) on main roads
70 mph (112 km/h) on freeways
Please note that a debit card is required to rent a car.
Accessibility Wales
Almost all buses are wheelchair accessible, as are taxis - mainly in Cardiff.
