Explore Wales Pass Options
There are three types of Explore Wales Pass, which all offer unlimited travel on all mainline rail services in Wales, plus the routes between Newport, Shrewsbury and Crewe, Crewe to Chester and Newport to Gloucester.
The Explore Wales Pass is also valid on selected bus services in Wales, who provide access to some beautiful coastal and mountainous scenery.
How long can I use my Explore Wales Pass?
Each Explore Wales Pass allows four days train and eight days bus travel within a period of eight consecutive days.
How much does the Explore Wales Pass cost?
|
Adult |
Child |
Railcard* |
Explore Wales Pass
|
£99.00
|
£49.50
|
£65.35
|
North & Mid Wales Pass
|
£69.00
|
£34.50
|
£45.55
|
South Wales Pass
|
£69.00
|
£34.50
|
£45.55
|
*Railcard: You can get a discount on an Explore Wales Pass if you have a 16-25, Two Together, Disabled Persons or a Senior Railcard holder.
Where can I buy an Explore Wales Pass?
Tickets can be purchased at most staffed railway stations in Wales,larger stations such as London Paddington, Shrewsbury, Chester, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester; and National Rail Appointed Travel Agents throughout Britain.
Use our Station Search to locate the most convenient staff station to purchase your Explore Wales Pass.
Before you buy your Explore Wales Pass, you will need to let us know what day you would like your pass to start. We cannot issue open-dated Explore Wales passes.
Explore Wales Pass can only be purchased at a staffed railway station. Explore Wales Pass are NOT available to buy online, by telephone OR on board a train.
Things you need to know
Explore Wales Terms & Conditions: Please read the
Terms & Conditions before purchasing your Explore Wales Pass.
Changes to Timetables: At times it is unavoidable that Network Rail infrastructure improvement works may affect some of our services, meaning alterations to the scheduled timetables. We advise passengers to check before starting their journey for full details of altered trains, onward connections and additional road transport. Details of alterations can be obtained by visiting our Planned Service Alterations page or from your local staffed booking office.
Live Service Information: Live service information for Arriva Trains Wales can be viewed on our Journey Check website www.journeycheck.com/arrivatrainswales.