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So Easy to Get to...
By car
Thanks to the M4, M5 and M50 the Valleys enjoy excellent motorway links with easy access from the South East, the Home Counties, the Midlands and the South West.
South East and Home Counties – The M4 junction 32 (Cardiff) links with the A470 or as an alternative take the scenic A40 route westwards linking with the A465 Heads of the Valleys road. From London to the centre of the Valleys it is approx 150 miles with a journey time of 3hrs.
Midlands and North – Use the M6, M5, M50 and A40 or use the A49 which also links with the A465 Heads of the Valleys road. From Birmingham, West Midlands, to the centre of the Valleys it is approx 106 miles with a journey time of 2hrs 25mins. For travel routes visit www.theaa.com
Regular luxury express coach services run to Newport, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd with good onward connections to the Valleys. T: National Express +44 (0)870 580 8080 www.nationalexpress.com
The Valleys have a comprehensive bus network
serving many tourist attractions.
T: Traveline Cymru +44 (0)870 608 2608
www.traveline.org.uk (also rail enquiries)
There are regular services from London to Newport and Cardiff with good regional railway links (Valleys Lines) to the Valleys. Cardiff is also served hourly from major cities including Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and many other towns in the Midlands, the West Country and Southern England.
T: National Rail Enquiries/Valley Lines +44 (0)845 748 4950
www.thetrainline.com (for booking tickets)
www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk
On two wheels
You can cycle to the region from the Severn Bridge on the Celtic Trail part of the Cycle ‘Network’ (map NN4B).
T: Sustrans +44 (0)2920 650 602
www.sustrans.org.uk
The Taff Trail, dedicated cycle route, will then take you through the Valleys.
T: +44 (0)1685 883880 for a map
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Travel information
For all transport information on Wales visit www.traffic-wales.com
Local traffic, travel and weather information can be found on the following radio stations–
Valleys Radio 999 and 1116 AM
Red Dragon 103.2 and 97.4 FM
Real Radio 105-106 FM
BBC Radio Wales 882 and 657 AM (FM depends on location)
BBC Radio Cymru 92.4-96.1 FM
By air
Cardiff International, Bristol and Birmingham airports offer comfort and convenience for passengers to and from Britain.
Cardiff International Airport
T: +44 (0)1446 711 111
www.cwlfly.co.uk
Bristol International Airport
T: +44 (0)870 121 2747
www.bristolairport.co.uk
Birmingham International Airport
T: +44 (0)870 733 5511
www.bhx.co.uk
By sea
There are ferry connections from mainland Europe to the UK’s south and east coast and from Ireland to ports in Wales.
Brittany Ferries
T: +44 (0)870 536 0360
www.brittany-ferries.com
Irish Ferries
T: +44 (0)870 517 1717
www.irishferries.ie
P&O
T: +44 (0)870 520 20 20
www.poferries.com
Stena Line
T: +44 (0)870 570 7070
www.stenaline.co.uk
Swansea Cork Ferries
T: +44 (0)1792 456 116
www.swansea-cork.ie
Via Channel Tunnel
Eurostar passenger train service
T: +44 (0)870 518 6186
www.eurostar.com
Eurotunnel vehicles + passengers
T: +44 (0)870 535 3535
www.eurotunnel.com
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