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Buses replace trains between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog until the end of the day 

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Incident reported: Wednesday 06 May 2026 at 14:12

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Last updated

Wednesday 06 May 2026 at 14:51

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog

Description

A fault on a train at Tal-y-Cafn is causing disruption. As a result, trains running between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day

Customer advice:

A trains has experienced a technical fault at Tal-y-Cafn meaning services in the area are subject to disruption and will be cancelled for the remainder of the day.

If you are travelling between Llandudno and Llandudno Junction, please travel on the next available service.

For services between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog, rail replacement will be in place for the remainder of the day.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on rail replacement transport running between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog. These will arrive at Llandudno at approximately 13:50 provided by Llew Jones and Dilwyns. These arrangements are in place until the end of the day and will run in line with the train timetable. Please note that the 13:15 departure from Llandudno will run approximately 35 minutes later than scheduled.

Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales live map.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.

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