Infrastructure

Rail

There is a high speed rail link connecting South Wales to Bristol, Chepstow, Reading and London Paddington. The Cardiff to London travel time is approximately 2 hours. Local train services from mainline stations in South Wales connect to towns in the South Wales Valleys and the ferry ports.

There is also a high speed rail link connecting the port of Holyhead to main line stations in England via Crewe station

In Mid Wales the Cambrian Coast Line connects coastal towns of Aberystwyth, Aberdovey, Barmouth and Pwllheli to main line stations in England via Shrewsbury.

There is no direct North-South rail connection within Wales although it is possible to travel via main line stations in England.

For more information on train times and booking click here.

Wales has a number of standard and narrow gauge steam railways serving as tourist attractions.