Arrive, eat, wander, explore

Your Conwy guide

Practical travel notes and a hand-picked starting point for days inside the walls and further into North Wales.

Getting here

Conwy is easy to reach without losing its sense of escape

By train

Conwy station sits within the walled town. Transport for Wales operates the North Wales Coast services; some trains do not call at every station, so check the live journey planner. Llandudno Junction is the larger nearby interchange and is a short taxi or bus journey away.

Conwy station information Plan with National Rail

By bus

Local buses connect Conwy with Llandudno, Llandudno Junction, Colwyn Bay and Bangor. Routes and times change seasonally, so use the live bilingual journey planner rather than relying on a printed timetable.

Traveline Cymru Arriva services in Conwy

By car

Conwy is reached from the A55 North Wales Expressway. Follow signs for Conwy and use the final arrival instructions rather than routing a large vehicle through the narrowest streets within the walls.

Live route planning

By air

Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester are the principal international airports for North Wales. Liverpool connects by rail through Liverpool South Parkway; Manchester Airport has rail connections into the North Wales network, usually via Manchester or Chester.

Liverpool Airport connections Manchester Airport trains

By ferry

Holyhead is west along the A55 and North Wales Coast railway. Stena Line and Irish Ferries operate sailings between Holyhead and Dublin, making Ty Llewelyn a useful stop before or after an Irish Sea crossing.

Stena Line Irish Ferries

Once you arrive

The castle, harbour, town walls, shops and restaurants are all concentrated in a compact centre. Many guests can leave the car parked and explore the town on foot.

Official visitor information

Parking

A medieval town needs a little forward planning

Ty Llewelyn does not advertise a private parking space. On-street spaces are limited, particularly during busy weekends and school holidays.

Current council information

Market PlaceLL32 8HT

Central and convenient, but relatively small and subject to seasonal stay limits.

Mount PleasantLL32 8NY

A useful town-centre pay-and-display option close to the walls.

Morfa BachLL32 8FZ

The largest listed council option, with 217 spaces and dedicated disabled bays.

Charges, restrictions and availability change. Check signs at the car park and the council page when travelling.

Food & drink

Good places within the walls

Conwy has a strong mix of independent cafés, pubs and restaurants. Booking ahead is sensible at weekends and in summer; always check current hours directly.