13 Sep 2024

This month, why not leave the car behind and take the opportunity to enjoy the scenery around you as you travel?

Capture the breath-taking views from the top deck of the Sherpa’r Wyddfa or see if you can spot Caernarfon castle from your seat. North Wales is easy to navigate by bus and many services offer connections to our rail services too.

Whether you fancy a hike in the hills of Eryri or prefer a historic stroll through the town of Caernarfon, here are 5 bus routes you should try out this September in North Wales

Step back in time with the T2 to Caernarfon

 Enriched with history, Caernarfon is a great spot to explore this autumn. Thanks to the T2 TrawsCymru service between Bangor and Aberystwyth, it’s easy to get to and you’ll be exploring the castle grounds in no time. Simply hop on the T2 TrawsCymru bus right outside of Bangor train station and you’ll be able to reach the royal town of Gwynedd in around 35 minutes.

Explore Eryri National Park

Whether you fancy walking to the summit or prefer a gentle ride through the park, the Sherpa’r Wyddfa S1 route offers a breath-taking bus ride like no other. By leaving the car at home, you can help to ease congestion within the national park plus you’ll enjoy uninterrupted views. The S1 service runs from Betws-y-Coed to Caernarfon.

Enjoy fflecsi-bility in Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed is home to one of our fflecsi service areas which means you can enjoy demand-responsive travel. Simply log onto the app, choose your starting point and destination and you’ll be able to book a trip at a time slot to suit you. Why not explore the nearby village of Llanrwst or if you’re up for an adventure, book a trip to Betws-y-Coed’s Zip World adventure.

Discover hidden gems with the T10

Part of the Eryri National Park, you’ll find the beautiful spot of Capel Curig. Hop on the T10 from Betws Y Coed and take in the picture-perfect scene. You can continue onto Bangor or Corwen using the T10 service.

Take an electric ride to Blaenau Ffestiniog on the T22

Once a slate mining town, Blaenau Ffestiniog offers a unique setting nestled between the Moelwynion mountains. The best bit? You can enjoy a journey on board an all-electric bus so there’s benefit to the environment too. Complete with wireless and USB charging and on board information screens, you can sit back and enjoy a quiet ride along the route which spans from Blaenau Ffestiniog, to the coastal town of Porthmadog and finally on to Caernarfon.

Fancy ticking a few destinations off of your travel list? You can explore all of these routes using just one ticket. Simply purchase a 1bws ticket on board any service and enjoy daily or weekly travel across almost every bus service in North Wales*. If you’re unsure where the day will take you, simply pay via Tap on and Tap off and your fare will be calculated based on the journeys you’ve taken, or capped at the price of a 1bws ticket, whichever is lowest.

To plan your next bus adventure, head to Traveline Cymru.

*1bws is valid on all local bus services operating in North Wales (the counties of Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey and Wrexham) with the exception of service 28 between Mold and Flint. It is also not valid on tourist services operated by open top buses, on National Express coach services and park and ride services. 1Bws tickets are accepted on Fflecsi services but journeys must still be booked via the app or telephone.