Wales

Explore Wales the slow way, 25 bus routes and 1 rail route, plus attractions worth the detour.

26 journeys·154 attractions·7 operators

🚌 Bus journeys

25 bus routes through Wales

Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.

Showing 1–16 of 25

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99 Cardiff – Penarth Pier Open Top

Take the 99 and enjoy a 99 ice cream treat at glorious Penarth! This is a perfect trip for a day of leisure…

1 hour 20 minutes round trip5 services daily
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S5 Llanberis – Pen-y-Pass

It’s 15 minutes of eye-watering scenery cutting straight through the heart of Snowdonia on the fantastic S5…

15 minutesComing soon...
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S4 Pen-y-Pass – Porthmadog

The S4 bus journey from Pen-y-Pass to Porthmadog is a breathtakingly beautiful experience that will leave you…

1 hour5 services, daily
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S3 Beddgelert – Dinorwig

The S3 from Beddgelert to Dinorwig takes customers on an awe-inspiring journey through the stunning Welsh…

1 hour, 16 minutesHourly between Beddgelert and Llanrug and every two hours between Llanrug and Dinorwig
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S2 Bangor – Pen-y-Pass

This is the bus journey that has it’s all, the enthralling heritage and contrasting bright lights of Bangor…

1 hour, 15 minutesHourly
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S1 Caernarfon – Betwys-y-Coed

This is one of the most amazing bus routes in the UK. The Sherpa’r Wyddfa S1 bus from Caernarfon to…

1 hour, 19 minutesHourly
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T14 Hereford – Brecon

The T14 bus from Hereford to Brecon offers a scenic route through the picturesque landscapes of Herefordshire…

1 hour 50 minutes5 services daily
Bus

T12 Wrexham – Machynlleth

The T12 bus journey from Wrexham to Machynlleth offers breathtaking views of the Welsh countryside. As the…

3 hours 30 minutes4 services daily
Bus

T11 Fishguard – Haverfordwest

There are few prettier coastal journeys than the T11, a journey of harbours, market squares, churches and…

1 hour 40 minutes7 services daily
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T10 Bangor – Betws-y-Coed – Corwen

The T10 bus route from Bangor to Corwen is an enthralling journey that cuts through some of the most stunning…

1 hour 40 minutes5 services daily
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T7 Magor Queens Gardens – Bristol

It doesn’t get more dramatic and eye-catching than a trip across the River Severn and this is a great bus…

1 hour and 30 minutes2 services daily
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T6 Swansea – Brecon

This is a great journey that inspirationally juxtaposes the natural beauty of Welsh countryside with bustling…

2 hoursHourly
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T5 Aberystwyth – Haverfordwest

The T5 bus route is a fabulous adventure that combines classic Welsh countryside and coast, with abundant…

3 hours 15 minutesHourly
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T4 Cardiff – Newtown

The T4 bus journey from Cardiff to Newtown takes you through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Wales.

2 hours8 buses daily
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T3 Wrexham – Barmouth

The T3 bus journey from Wrexham to Barmouth showcases beautiful Welsh landscapes, including mountains…

2 hours and 30 minutesEvery 2 hours
Bus

T2 Bangor – Aberystwyth

Two iconic Welsh towns seeped in history are co-joined by the brilliant T2!

3 hours7 services per day

🚂 Rail journeys

One rail route in Wales

Heritage steam, mainline scenic lines and everything in between.

📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss

What every visitor to Wales should put on their list

ℹ Know before you go

Wales at a glance

26
Scenic journeys
Bus + rail + ferry combined
25
Bus routes
1
Rail routes
154
Attractions
Curated by the Great Scenic Journeys team
7
Operators
Bus + rail companies serving the region

🚍 Operators here

7 transport operators serve Wales

The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.

Traws Cymru11 routes here
Sherpar Wyddfa5 routes here
Arriva Bus4 routes here
Stagecoach3 routes here
Cross Country Trains1 route here
Cardiff Bus1 route here
Megabus1 route here

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