Llŷn ac Eifionydd National Eisteddfod public transport arrangements

Arrangements for additional public transport options for people visiting the National Eisteddfod in Boduan in August have been announced, after Cyngor Gwynedd, the Eisteddfod organisers and the local community came together.

The Council is reminding those who are planning on going along to enjoy themselves on the Maes, Maes B and fringe attractions – especially the evening events – to arrange their transport home in advance to keep themselves and others safe.

People are being encouraged to use public transport as much as possible, to reduce congestion in the area and for the sake of the environment. 

Bus – In addition to the normal service (Bus No. 8 Pwllheli-Nefyn-Tudweiliog) additional shuttle buses will run between Pwllheli-Boduan-Nefyn (bus 8E) and between Edern-Morfa Nefyn-Nefyn (bus 8N) thanks to the cooperation of local businesses in the Pwllheli and Nefyn areas. The buses will run regularly throughout the day, full timetables are on the Council's website: www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/bus

The normal bus and shuttle bus will start and terminate at the regular bus stops, the location of these can be found on the TravelineCymru website: www.traveline.cymru/travel-map/find-a-bus-stop/ Bus connections to other towns in Gwynedd and beyond can be made from Pwllheli, and the train station is nearby.

Late bus – Four additional one-way bus services will leave Eisteddfod Maes at 11pm to go to Nefyn (fare £4), Porthmadog (along the A497, fare £5), Caernarfon (along the A499, fare £5), Aberdaron (8pm and 11pm).

These buses will stop at official Cyngor Gwynedd bus stops only along the way. Seats must be reserved and paid for by 12pm (noon) on the day before travelling, via the Eisteddfod website. www.eisteddfod.cymru/cyrraedd-y-maes The booking system will be live shortly.

Train – The bus services can be used to connect to the Cambrian Railway (Pwllheli Station) or the North Coast Railway (Bangor Station). You can plan your journey on the Traveline Cymru website: www.traveline.cymru/

Taxi – There will be a dedicated taxi rank at the Eisteddfod entrance where Eisteddfod-goers can catch a taxi (hackney carriage) home or to their accommodation. Only taxi companies that have registered with the Eisteddfod organisers in advance may be on the rank.

Drop-off / pick-up point – There will be a dedicated area for those who are being dropped off / picked up by a pre-arranged taxi (private hire taxi) or by family or friends. There will be clear signs to direct drivers from the main road. The Council is calling on motorists not to drop people off or pick them up on the main road.

Councillor Dafydd Meurig, Gwynedd Council's Cabinet Member for Department for Environment, said: "There is so much excitement and anticipation around the Eisteddfod. Amidst all the fun the festival has to offer, the most important thing of all is that everyone gets home safe at the end of the evening.

"I urge people to make their arrangements in advance, especially if you are planning to enjoy the concerts, gigs and other shows in the evening. There are many options available, with extra busses and a dedicated area for those who are getting a lift home. 

"I'm extremely grateful to local businesses who have supported us to be able to provide the extra buses."