List of bus stations in Wales facts for kids

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Wales is a country known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. To travel around, many people use buses, and these buses start and end their journeys at special places called bus stations. These stations are like busy hubs where buses pick up and drop off passengers, connecting towns and cities across Wales and even to other parts of the UK. They are important places for people to meet, travel for school or work, or explore new places.

Big Bus Stations in Major Cities
Other Important Bus Stations Across Wales
Transport Interchanges
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Big Bus Stations in Major Cities

Wales has several large bus stations in its biggest cities. These are often the busiest, with many different bus routes.

Cardiff: The Capital's Hubs

Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, has a few important bus stations.

Cardiff Coach Station

Located at Sophia Gardens, this station has 9 stands. It's mainly used for longer journeys, like those offered by National Express. You can catch buses here to places like Newport, Swansea, and even London.

Cardiff Coach Station at Sophia Gardens.

Cardiff Bus Interchange

This is a brand new bus station being built right in the city centre. When it's finished, it's expected to have 14 stands. It will connect people to different parts of Cardiff, the South Wales Valleys, and the Vale of Glamorgan.

The new Cardiff Bus Interchange under construction.

Proposed Cardiff West Transport Interchange

Also known as the Western Transport Interchange, this is another planned station in Fairwater, Cardiff. It will help people travel around Cardiff and use "park and ride" services, where you park your car and take a bus into the city.

The site of the proposed Cardiff West Transport Interchange.

Swansea: Gateway to South West Wales

Swansea bus station is a very busy place with 23 stands. From here, you can travel to Cardiff and London. It also connects you to different parts of Swansea, the beautiful Gower, and other areas in South West Wales.

Swansea Bus Station.

Newport: Connecting East Wales

Newport bus station is a large station with 24 stands, plus one extra. It's a key point for travel in East Wales. You can find buses going to Cardiff and even the Severn Express to Bristol. For longer trips, buses go to London Victoria, Heathrow Airport, Birmingham, and Bristol Airport. Local buses connect to many parts of Newport and the South Wales Valleys.

Newport Bus Station.

Wrexham: North East Wales Connections

Wrexham bus station in North East Wales has 8 stands. From here, you can catch buses to Chester in England and even London. It also connects to nearby towns like Oswestry and Mold.

Wrexham Bus Station.

Other Important Bus Stations Across Wales

Many other towns and cities in Wales have their own important bus stations, helping people get around their local areas and beyond.

Aberdare Bus Station

Located in Aberdare, this station has 12 stands. You can travel to Cardiff and many local places like Trecynon and Hirwaun.

Aberdare Bus Station.

Aberystwyth Bus Station

This station in Aberystwyth has 7 stands. It offers routes to Cardiff, Swansea, and even London. Local destinations include Cardigan and Machynlleth.

Aberystwyth Bus Station.

Bangor Bus Station

In Bangor, this station has 7 stands. You can go to Caernarfon, Aberystwyth, and Holyhead. Many local buses serve places like Llanberis and Menai Bridge.

Bangor Bus Station.

Bridgend Bus Station

Bridgend's bus station has 11 stands. It connects to Cardiff and Port Talbot. Local buses go to Brackla, Maesteg, and Porthcawl.

Bridgend Bus Station.

Carmarthen Bus Station

With 10 stands, Carmarthen bus station connects to London, Swansea, Aberystwyth, and Llanelli. It also serves local towns like Haverfordwest and Cardigan.

Carmarthen Bus Station.

Caernarfon Bus Station

This station in Caernarfon has 3 stands. You can catch buses to Aberystwyth, Bangor, and Llandudno.

Caernarfon Bus Station.

Caerphilly Bus Station

In Caerphilly, this station has 11 stands. It mainly connects to Cardiff, but also to Bargoed and Blackwood.

Caerphilly Bus Station.

Cwmbran Bus Station

Cwmbran bus station has 9 stands. It offers routes to London, Bristol, Newport, and Cardiff. Local buses go to Pontypool and Abergavenny.

Cwmbran Bus Station.

Ebbw Vale Bus Station

Ebbw Vale bus station has 6 stands and connects to Cardiff. Local buses serve places like Tredegar and Brynmawr.

Ebbw Vale Bus Station.

Haverfordwest Bus Station

In Haverfordwest, this station has 6 stands. It connects to London Victoria, Aberystwyth, and Newport. Local buses go to Tenby and Fishguard.

Haverfordwest Bus Station.

Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station

Merthyr Tydfil bus station is a large station with 14 stands. It connects to Cardiff and Swansea. Local routes include Abergavenny and the Brecon Beacons.