TICKETS/FARES...............
Single (also return tickets for most journeys) are available on all Shrepa
services, however..............
with the exception of a some VERY short journeys
it is much cheaper to take advantage of the various day "Rover" tickets
- these provide far more flexibility as walkers/tourists in Snowdonia can
"change the mind" or drop off at any point and join a later "Sherpa"
just purchase your ticket from the driver of your first bus
At the bottom of each page is an index which includes "suggested" days out
by the Sherpas - each page advises the most appropriate (rover) ticket - in
many cases using the £5
"Snowdon
Sherpa" day ticket
(note - this does NOT cover the direct northern link (service "88") between
Llanberis and Caernarfon as it is a commercial service operated by
Gwynfor (on weekdays) or Dilwyns (on Sundays)
If you want full flexibility, then obtain a
"1 bws"
instead - see below
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£6.50
for a "
1 bws" (one bus) Day Rover
(revised from 3.9.23)
- this not only enables you to travel right round Snowdon,
but it is also valid for travel to and from the "Sherpa network" from
anywhere in North Wales (including Chester, Machynlleth and Whitchurch)
ALL drivers of all bus companies can issue the "£6.50
"1 bws" Day Rover Ticket
(although some may need a little gentle persuasion.....!)
If you initially book on an Arriva or
a Llew Jones or a
Gwynfor Sherpa bus
MAKE SURE you do NOT SIMPLY ask for a "DAY" ticket or you may
"accidentally" be sold a slightly cheaper.....
"Arriva" (ONLY) day ticket
or a "Llew Jones (ONLY) day ticket"
or a "Snowdon Sherpa (ONLY) day ticket"
(these are all excellent tickets in their own right,
BUT they are NOT VALID on any other operators services !!!)
This day ticket also has the advantage you can change your
travel plans as you go along - especially if the weather changes - and
it also gives you the flexibitily
to return home later by a different route if required
* - there is also a family version (up to 2 adults with up to 3 children) for £14.20
- and an English or Scottish concession pass holder version for just £4.50
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This ticket is basically REDUNDANT as the NEW cheaper "1 bws" ticket
covers a much larger area.....(with the exception of Aberystwyth)
£6.80 for a
"Red
Rover" - this not only includes the direct link between Caernarfon
and Llanberis enabling you to travel right round Snowdon
but it is also valid for travel to and from the "Sherpa network" from
anywhere in Gwynedd (as well as Anglesey and Llandudno)
including all the Cambrian Coast resorts as far south as Aberystwyth
ALL drivers of all bus companies can of course issue the
"
£6.80 RED Rover
Tickets"
(although some may need a little gentle persuasion !)
If you initially book on an Arriva or Llew Jones bus, MAKE SURE
you do NOT simply ask for a "day" ticket or you may "accidentally" be sold a slightly cheaper
"Arriva" (ONLY) £5.70 day ticket
or a "Llew Jones (ONLY) day ticket"
(these are both excellent tickets in their own right, BUT they are
NOT VALID on
any other operators services - including ALL Snowdon Sherpa journeys)
A "Red Rover" day ticket also has the advantage you can change your
travel plans as you go along and it also gives you the flexibitily
to return home later by a different route if required
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If travelling from further afield the combined Zonal
"North Wales
Day Rover" (main-line rail and bus) will usually be your most economical travel ticket to and around Snowdonia
For the purpose of this ticket, North Wales is divided into several "zones" and you can select which ones you want
to cover your planned day out........
click on map
to enlarge |
2023 Prices - Two Zones - £14.90
or Three Zones - £25.40 or All Zones - £40.00*
ZONES are....
A Isle of Anglesey, C Conwy
D Denbighshire, F Flintshire,
G Gwynedd (Arfon and Dwyfor areas),
M Gwynedd (Meirionnydd area),
W Wrexham & Chester, X Ceredigion North
(* - a discount is available for a
"
railcard" holder)
| Prices are expected to rise at some time in the future |
|
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or suspended durning certain periods
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on 12th September 2023
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