Explore Wales

North Wales located less than an hour from Manchester is built on a rich history of culture, heritage and legend. Explore the breath-taking Wales Coast Path, Eryri National Park, three World Heritage Sites, monumental castles and heritage railways. Add to that characterful market towns and picturesque seaside villages. It’s also known as the adventure capital of the UK! Discover more for yourself. 

With direct rail services from across the country, getting around the North is easy. Operators include: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and CrossCountry Trains.

North Wales Highlights

Portmeirion

Portmeirion

Portmeirion is a unique 20th century architect-designed village, an intoxicating mix of medieval…

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Travelling to Wales

Travel to Wales with Transport For Wales where you can save up to half the price* on train journeys to Manchester with Advance tickets.

Kids Go Free!

Children under 16 travel for free on TfW trains, when accompanied by a fare paying adult. 
Under 11’s can travel for free any time, under 16’s are only able to travel for free off-peak.

Important things to note before you travel;

  • Free child travel is only available in Standard class
  • Up to two children can travel for free, per paying adult. Adults must obtain a ticket for all children travelling. Free child travel tickets are only available from a ticket office or on-board from a conductor
  • Under 5’s travel for free on all National Rail services
  • Children aged 5-16 travel for free on Transport for Wales trains only.
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