Transport for Wales will launch a new daily coach service linking north and south Wales on October 25, cutting journey times by more than an hour. The TaithCymru route will operate two ways between Bangor and Carmarthen, stopping at Caernarfon, Porthmadog, Dolgellau, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth and Aberaeron.
Delivering on a 100-day commitment
TaithCymru is one of the Welsh Government's 100-day commitments and forms part of its wider ambition to build a more integrated, multimodal public transport network across Wales. Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper, said: "I am delighted that we have delivered on our 100-day commitment to prepare to launch a new coach service linking the north and the south of Wales."
"Transport for Wales has worked at pace to deliver this scheme which I am pleased to announce will launch on 25 October. TaithCymru plays a vitally important role in connecting towns and communities, making it a quicker, easier and more reliable way to travel to access work, education, and leisure," Hooper added.
Faster and more sustainable journeys
Lee Robinson, executive director for regional transport and integration at Transport for Wales, said: "TaithCymru represents a major step forward in improving connectivity between north and south Wales."
"This new service will provide faster, more convenient and more sustainable journeys, helping people access employment, education, healthcare and leisure opportunities while supporting our wider ambition of creating a truly integrated public transport network for Wales. TaithCymru is a great example of what can be achieved when we come together with a shared vision to improve transport for communities across the country," Robinson added.
Impact on communities
The daily service will connect towns and communities across the route, making it quicker, easier and more reliable to travel for work, education and leisure. The service will also support the Welsh Government's broader goals for a more integrated public transport network across Wales.
