Tickets and timetables for Transport for Wales (TfW) new TaithCymru coach service connecting North and South-West Wales are now live.
Operated by Edwards Coaches in partnership with Llew Jones, TaithCymru will operate nine return trips every day between Bangor and Carmarthen with one late night journey each day extending to Holyhead railway station and Port.
Journeys will take between 4 hours 45 minutes and 5 hours, saving up to an hour compared to current public transport alternatives, helping customers travel for work, education, healthcare, leisure and visits to family and friends.
Timetables have been aligned with rail services, TrawsCymru and local bus services.
To encourage passengers to try the new coach service, TfW has introduced promotional adult single fares, which are available until January 2027:
- Bangor to Aberystwyth: £7
- Bangor to Carmarthen: £10
- Holyhead to Bangor: £4
- Holyhead to Carmarthen: £12.50
For more details on fares, ticketing and timetables please visit TaithCymru | Transport for Wales
Lee Robinson, Executive Director for Regional Transport and Integration at Transport for Wales said: “TaithCymru gives customers a new, direct way to travel across Wales, with quicker journey times, comfortable coaches and fares designed to encourage people to give the service a try. Whether you’re travelling to university, for work, to see family and friends or for a day out, you can now book ahead and enjoy a simpler journey with fewer changes.”
All TaithCymru coaches are wheelchair accessible with Wi-Fi, USB charging, air conditioning, onboard toilets and dedicated luggage space.
Journeys can be booked at TaithCymru | Transport for Wales or through the TaithCymru Customer Support team on 03333 211 202.
Note: Bookings open on a rolling 14-day window and bookings can be made up to 15 minutes before departure, subject to availability. Tickets cannot be bought from the driver.
