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Leader Live
2 days ago
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TfW commits to sustainable travel at Eisteddfod in Wrexham
Following last year's success in Pontypridd, TfW has worked in collaboration with Wrexham County Borough Council and the Eisteddfod organisers to establish transport arrangements that prioritise green travel options. The Eisteddfod, a celebration of Welsh language and culture, will be held in Isycoed, Wrexham, from Saturday, August 2, to Saturday, August 9, 2025. Wrexham General station is the closest to the Maes, and to cater for the increased number of passengers, TfW and Avanti West Coast will run extra services throughout the week. Shuttle buses will provide free transportation for onward journeys to the Maes, operating frequently between Wrexham General railway station, Wrexham bus station, and the Maes from 8am until midnight daily. The TrawsCymru T3 bus route, running from Barmouth to Wrexham, will also make the Eisteddfod Maes an additional designated stop. TfW is working with Cycling UK and Wrexham Council to identify safe routes for visitors arriving by bike or on foot. READ MORE: The Long Pull named finalist as the Leader searches for 'Best Pub 2025' Gethin George, TfW programme manager, said: "As a key transport partner, we're proud to continue our commitment to provide sustainable travel options for the Eisteddfod. "We saw fantastic engagement last year, and we've built on that success to make it even easier for visitors to choose green travel options to reach the Maes in Wrexham. "We've worked closely with our partners to ensure seamless connections and look forward to welcoming everyone to the Eisteddfod in August." TfW encourages passengers to plan ahead and check for the latest travel information on their website. Rail tickets can be purchased online, via TfW's website, their mobile app, or at ticket machines and offices.
Business News Wales
5 days ago
- Business News Wales
Transport for Wales Expands Services Ahead of Wrexham Eisteddfod
Following the success of sustainable travel at last year's Eisteddfod in Pontypridd, Transport for Wales (TfW) is encouraging visitors to use green travel options for this year's event in Wrexham. The Eisteddfod will be held in Isycoed, on the outskirts of the city, from Saturday, 2 August to Saturday, 9 August 2025. TfW has been working closely with Wrexham County Borough Council and the Eisteddfod organisers to finalise comprehensive transport arrangements designed to make green travel options the easiest and most convenient way of travelling for visitors. Wrexham General is the nearest station to the Maes. To accommodate the increase in passenger numbers TfW and Avanti West Coast will be running extra services throughout the week. For onwards journey to the Maes, free shuttle buses will run frequently between Wrexham General railway station, Wrexham Bus station and the Maes. These services will run daily from 8am until midnight. Additionally, the enhanced TrawsCymru T3 bus route (Barmouth to Wrexham) will also call at the Eisteddfod Maes as an additional designated stop. TfW are actively engaging with Cycling UK and Wrexham Council to identify safe routes and methods for visitors choosing to arrive via bike/wheeling and on foot. Gethin George, Programme Manager at TfW, said: 'As a key transport partner, we're proud to continue our commitment to provide sustainable travel options for the Eisteddfod. 'We saw fantastic engagement last year, and we've built on that success to make it even easier for visitors to choose green travel options to reach the Maes in Wrexham. 'We've worked closely with our partners to ensure seamless connections and look forward to welcoming everyone to the Eisteddfod in August.'
