Buses replace trains between North Llanrwst and Blaenau Ffestiniog until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 08 December 2025 at 11:19
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Last updated
Saturday 13 December 2025 at 14:12
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog
Description
Flooding between North Llanrwst and Blaenau Ffestiniog means that the line is closed. As a result, services running between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog are disrupted and will be cancelled or revised to run between Llandudno Junction and North Llanrwst only.
Llanwrst, Betws-y-Coed, Pont-y-Pant, Dolwyddelan, Roman Bridge and Blaenau Ffestiniog will have no train service.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advise:
Transport for Wales have organised buses to run between North Llanrwst and Blaenau Ffestiniog to assist you in completing your journey at no extra cost. These will be provided by Llew Jones.
Please note that road transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Please take note of any Service Updates that may be showing with a warning triangle on your journey.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.