What time is off peak on Arriva Trains Wales?

Off-Peak Day Return Off-peak tickets are valid for travel from 09:30 to 16:00 and 18:30 onwards on Monday to Friday. You can use an off-peak return ticket all day every day on a Saturday and Sunday.

How fast do Arriva trains go?

Passengers between Cardiff and Swansea face wildly varying times but services on some key commuter trains, such as the 7.14am Arriva Trains Wales service, face a one hour and 14 minute journey time – an average of 28mph over the 35-mile distance.

Can you buy tickets on the train Wales?

At the station: You can buy tickets at a Transport for Wales Rail ticket office or machines. The ticket machines only sell tickets for same day travel. On the train: You must buy your ticket before you board the train unless there is no ticket office or ticket machine.

What trains do transport for Wales use?

Rolling Stock

Class 143 Pacer.
Class 150, 158 and 175 DMUs.
Class 153 Super Sprinters.
Class 170 Turbostars.
Class 769 Flex.
Fleet at end of franchise.
Train maintenance depots.

Are trains running into Wales?

We’re currently using extra capacity wherever possible. All of the trains and carriages that we’ve available are being run on our services.

Are Arriva trains Wales running?

Arriva Trains Wales services are now run by Transport for Wales. Don’t worry, there’ll be no change to your journey.

Can you pay by card on Arriva Trains?

Our ticket offices will accept all major credit/debit cards, cash, National Rail vouchers and rail warrants.

Can you pay cash on Trains Wales?

Speak with a member of staff at the earliest opportunity and/or obtain an Authority To Travel to exchange for a ticket – You may then pay by cash without any additional charges.

When did Transport for Wales take over from Arriva?

2018
Transport for Wales Rail is currently run by Keolis-Amey, who took over the franchise from Arriva in 2018, while Transport for Wales is a not-for-profit company owned by the Welsh Government.

What is the name of the longest Welsh train station?

Llanfairpwll
Llanfairpwll railway station

Llanfairpwll
Location	Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey Wales
Coordinates	53.221°N 4.209°WCoordinates:53.221°N 4.209°W
Grid reference	SH525715
Owned by	Network Rail

Are there any off peak trains in Wales?

Arriva Trains Wales Peak & Off-Peak train times. There are no set times that Arriva Trains Wales operates Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak services. Off-Peak trains offer cheaper tickets for travelling on trains that are less busy. Providing good value for money, these tickets typically require you to travel at certain times of the day,…

Is there a set time for Arriva Trains Wales?

If you’re one of the unfortunate ones who’s missed your last train, the tool will tell you when the first train leaves the next day. There are no set times that Arriva Trains Wales operates Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak services. Off-Peak trains offer cheaper tickets for travelling on trains that are less busy.

Do you get first class on Arriva Wales?

Business Class is Arriva Trains Wales first class service that’s only available on journeys between Holyhead and Cardiff. So, what do you get when you upgrade to a Business (First) Class ticket on Arriva Trains Wales?

How are advance tickets for Arriva Trains valid?

Advance tickets are valid only on the date and train they are booked for. These tickets are non-refundable but can be amended before the booked departure. You must travel on the train stated on your booked ticket, but if your train journey is delayed – it will be valid on the following service.

What time is off peak on Arriva trains Wales?

Off-Peak Day Return Off-peak tickets are valid for travel from 09:30 to 16:00 and 18:30 onwards on Monday to Friday. You can use an off-peak return ticket all day every day on a Saturday and Sunday.

Are trains running from Birmingham to Wales?

Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham New Street to Newport (South Wales) without having to change trains. There are 17 direct trains from Birmingham New Street to Newport (South Wales) each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.

Is the Heart of Wales line open today?

If you have a real time query the quickest way to get in touch with Transport for Wales is by phone 03333 211 202 . The line is open from 0800 – 2000 Monday to Saturday and 1100 – 2000 on Sundays.

Can I buy a ticket on the train Wales?

Yes, you are able to buy train tickets for any train journey in the UK through us and you still benefit from paying no booking fee or card fee. Whether that’s online, on our App, at one of our Ticket Vending Machines or in person at a ticket office.

Who took over Virgin Trains?

Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast has taken over from Virgin Trains as the operator running the West Coast Main Line. The new operator’s parent company is a partnership between Aberdeen-based firm FirstGroup and Italy’s Trenitalia.

Is there a direct train from London to North Wales?

Bangor, Gwynedd and Llandudno Junction are the two principal stations in North Wales. There are direct trains to these stations from London, Chester, Crewe, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Manchester and Cardiff. For more information on how to get to North Wales, please see the link below.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Cardiff?

2 hours and 3 minutes
The average journey time by train between Birmingham and Cardiff Central is 2 hours and 3 minutes, with around 17 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

When do Arriva Trains run on the weekend?

Most Arriva Trains Wales trains follow a standard Monday-Friday and weekend service timetable, however, there are sometimes alterations to these times that could affect your journey.

Which is faster Arriva Trains Cardiff or Holyhead?

Arriva Trains Wales is delighted to offer our flagship Business Classon selected trains between Holyhead & Cardiff. Completing the full journey in just 4 hours 17 minutes, this service is half an hour faster than other standard services operating on the same route.

Is there a train from Liverpool to North Wales?

Avanti West Coast have been operating since December 2019, and mainly connect places like Liverpool and Shrewsbury in England to North Wales. Check out our interactive Wales train map to see some of the most popular routes in and around North Wales, or head straight to our timetable to get more details on each journey.

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