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Places to Stay Near a Bus Stop in Wales
Not every holiday needs a car. These Wales stays have a bus stop within a short walk, so the beach, the pub and the big day out all run on a timetable instead of a parking app.
Lordship Farmhouse - Pottery
✓ Near a Bus Stop
Fishguard, South Wales
£681 per break
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Ravens Walk Apartment
✓ Near a Bus Stop
🏖️ 0.97 miles from Langland Bay (Excellent water quality)
Swansea, South Wales
£637 per break
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Lido Beach
✓ Near a Bus Stop
🏖️ 0.5 miles from Prestatyn Central (Good water quality)
Prestatyn, Denbighshire, North Wales
£239 per break
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Ynysgain Camp and Holiday Centre
✓ Near a Bus Stop
🏖️ 1.18 miles from Criccieth (Good water quality)
Porthmadog
Golden Gate Holiday Centre
✓ Near a Bus Stop
🏖️ 1.29 miles from Abergele (Pensarn) (Good water quality)
Towyn, Conwy, North Wales
£455 per break
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Casa Rosa
✓ Near a Bus Stop
🏖️ 1.03 miles from Prestatyn Central (Good water quality)
Rhyl and Prestatyn, North Wales
£561 per break
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No.9 The Retreat
✓ Near a Bus Stop
🏖️ 0.72 miles from Rhosneigr (Excellent water quality)
Rhosneigr and Aberffraw, North Wales
£1,152 per break
Check availabilityCastle Cove Caravan Park
✓ Near a Bus Stop
✓ Only 50 yards from the beach at Pensarn
🏖️ 0.81 miles from Abergele (Pensarn) (Good water quality)
Llandudno
Tan-Y-Don Holiday Park
✓ Near a Bus Stop
🏖️ 0.91 miles from Prestatyn Central (Good water quality)
Llandudno
The Fisherman's Cabin
✓ Near a Bus Stop
🏖️ 1.38 miles from Glan Don Beach (Excellent water quality)
Pwllheli, North Wales
£645 per break
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Clovelly Place
✓ Near a Bus Stop
🏖️ 0.78 miles from Langland Bay (Excellent water quality)
Swansea, South Wales
£477 per break
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Craig View Fishermans Cottage
✓ Near a Bus Stop
🏖️ 0.46 miles from Barmouth (Excellent water quality)
Barmouth, North Wales
£787 per break
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Haunted Britain
What's available near a bus stop in Wales
If you'd rather leave the car at home, or just use it less, there's plenty of choice. BritStays lists 810 places to stay in Wales that are near a bus stop, and most of them are self-catering. Cottages make up the bulk with 575. There are also 136 caravanning options, 77 camping spots, 13 holiday parks and 9 hotels.
A few other figures are worth knowing before you start browsing:
- Near a Train Station: 313 stays. That's useful if you want to arrive by rail and use buses once you're there.
- EV Charging Nearby: 477 stays, which helps if you drive an electric car but want to explore by bus.
- Parking: only 49 stays list it, so if you're bringing a car, check this before you book.
- Pet Friendly: 56 stays.
- WiFi: 52 stays.
- Campers and caravanners: 53 stays list toilets and 39 list a laundrette.
Coast or countryside: where the choice is
Most of these stays are on the coast, especially in North Wales. Llandudno appears under two labels on the site, with 41 listings under Llandudno and 29 under Llandudno, North Wales, so search both. Nearby there are 35 in Conwy, North Wales and 31 in Colwyn Bay, North Wales. Anglesey has 26, and there are 25 in Benllech, North Wales.
In the south, Tenby also appears twice, with 31 under Tenby, South Wales and 26 under Tenby. Elsewhere in the south you'll find Sandy Hill Park - Sea Dreams in Saundersfoot, South Wales, and The Loft in Swansea, South Wales.
For somewhere inland, The Coach House in Llangollen, North Wales sleeps 2. If you prefer quieter countryside, look at Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Monmouthshire.
Matching the stay to your trip
- Big families or groups: Peace Retreats in Pwllheli, North Wales sleeps 11. Woodville in Porthmadog, North Wales sleeps 7, and Bluebell House in Tenby, South Wales sleeps 6. All three are near a bus stop and a train station, with EV charging nearby.
- Smaller families: The Old Dairy House in Tenby, South Wales and 3 Rosemary Lane in Conwy, North Wales both sleep 5. Both are near a bus stop and a train station.
- Couples: The Loft in Swansea, South Wales and The Coach House in Llangollen, North Wales both sleep 2.
- Caravan and park holidays: Llandudno has several options.
- Kerfoot's Caravan Park lists beach access and amusements.
- Gaingc View Holiday Park lists parking.
- Happy Days Caravan Park lists EV charging nearby.
- Dog owners: only 56 of the 810 stays are listed as pet friendly, so filter for this first and book early.
What to do once you're there
There are castles and historic houses across the region, including:
- Castell Biwmares / Beaumaris Castle
- Upton Castle
- Castell Cilgerran / Cilgeran Castle
- Llangibby Castle
- Moynes Court
- Plas Machen
- The National Trust's Dyffryn Gardens and Brewhouse
On a wet day, there are several museums to try:
- In Powys: The Robert Owen Museum, Clive Museum and Abbey Cwmhir Museum
- In Ceredigion: Lampeter Museum
- In Carmarthenshire: Amgueddfa Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire Museum
- In Aberystwyth: Amgueddafa Ceredigion Museum and an Amusement Park
Before you set off, check whether a bus actually serves the place you want to visit. Opening times change too, so confirm those with the attraction before you go.
When to book and what to check
- Book early for larger groups. Big houses like Peace Retreats are rare in this set, so if you need room for six or more, book well ahead, especially for school holidays.
- Book early with a dog. There are only 56 pet-friendly stays here, so they're likely to go first.
- Ask the host which bus stop is nearest. Also ask which routes serve it, so you can see whether it gets you to the beach, town or attractions you have in mind.
- Check the timetable for your dates. Look at evenings and weekends in particular, not just a weekday morning.
- Check for a station if you're coming by rail. Look for stays also listed as near a train station, so you can arrive without a car at all.
- Bringing a car anyway? Confirm parking, since few stays list it. EV drivers will find charging listed near 477 of them.
Frequently asked questions
How many places to stay near a bus stop are there in Wales on BritStays?
There are 810. Most are cottages (575), followed by caravanning (136), camping (77), holiday parks (13) and hotels (9).
Which areas have the most stays near a bus stop?
Llandudno has 41 listings, plus 29 more under Llandudno, North Wales. Next come Conwy, North Wales (35), Tenby, South Wales (31), Colwyn Bay, North Wales (31), Anglesey (26), Tenby (26) and Benllech, North Wales (25).
Can I reach these stays by train as well as bus?
Many of them, yes. 313 of the 810 are also listed as near a train station. These include The Old Dairy House and Bluebell House in Tenby, South Wales, Woodville in Porthmadog, North Wales, and 3 Rosemary Lane in Conwy, North Wales.
Are there large stays near a bus stop for families or groups?
Yes, a few. Peace Retreats in Pwllheli, North Wales sleeps 11, Woodville in Porthmadog, North Wales sleeps 7, and Bluebell House in Tenby, South Wales sleeps 6. Larger stays are less common, so book early.
Can I bring my dog?
Some stays allow dogs, but not many. Only 56 of the 810 are listed as pet friendly, so filter for this and book early.
Is parking available if I drive?
Not always. Only 49 stays list parking, so check before you book. For example, Gaingc View Holiday Park in Llandudno lists parking. EV charging nearby is much more common, with 477 stays listing it.
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