Does Beaumaris have a train station?

No — Beaumaris has no train station of its own. The nearest is Bangor, on the Chester–Holyhead mainline, about 9 miles east along the A5. The line continues to Holyhead, but Bangor is always the practical choice for reaching Beaumaris by rail.

How do I get to Beaumaris from Ireland?

Ferry to Holyhead — Stena Line and Irish Ferries operate the Dublin–Holyhead crossing, which takes roughly 2 hours — then it is a straightforward 45-minute drive east along the A55. Irish Ferries also runs a Belfast–Birkenhead route, from which it is about 2.5 hours up the A55 to Beaumaris.

Getting to Beaumaris

Updated September 2026

Beaumaris sits on Anglesey's east coast, a short hop from the mainland but with no train station of its own. Getting here takes one extra step, whichever way you travel — but the detour is worth it.

Beaumaris is well signposted from the A55. The town sits on the A545 road that runs along the southern edge of the Menai Strait, between the two Britannia bridges. Bangor is the nearest city, about 9 miles east along the A5. Holyhead — the ferry port — is 30 miles west on the A55.

Illustrated map of Anglesey showing Beaumaris

Bangor railway station on the North Wales Coast Line

By train and bus

The nearest station is Bangor, on the Chester–Holyhead mainline, about 9 miles east along the A5. Arriving by rail from London or Manchester puts you right there. From Bangor, the 53, 56, 57 and 58 buses all run to Beaumaris, dropping you on Castle Street right in the town centre — a roughly 28-minute journey along the Menai Strait.

The bus route is scenic in its own right: it follows the southern bank of the Menai Strait for much of the way, with views across to the Great Orme on a clear day. If you're travelling light, the bus is genuinely pleasant. A taxi from Bangor station takes about 20 minutes and is worthwhile if you're carrying luggage or arriving late.

Beaumaris has no train station — the line continues to Holyhead, but Bangor is always the practical choice for reaching Beaumaris by rail.

By car

From the A55 — North Wales's main trunk road — take Junction 8A onto the A5, then the A545 directly into Beaumaris. The A5 across Anglesey is a mix of dual carriageway and single carriageway sections; allow 25–30 minutes from the junction, longer in summer. The road is well signposted from the moment you cross the Britannia Bridge.

Beaumaris Green Car Park, on the seafront near the pier, is the main central option — flat rate, pay-and-display, a short walk to the castle and High Street. The Leisure Centre car park is a few minutes' walk from the town centre and usually quieter at peak times, which makes it worth knowing about when the Green Car Park fills up.

On summer weekends and bank holidays, both car parks can fill by mid-morning. Arrive before 10am if you want to guarantee a space for a full day out.

Beaumaris Green Car Park near the seafront

The ferry port at Holyhead, gateway between Ireland and Wales

By ferry

If you're arriving from Ireland, the ferry port at Holyhead is on Anglesey itself — you're already on the island when you disembark. The A55 runs the length of Anglesey from Holyhead to Bangor, so it's a straightforward 45-minute drive east along the dual carriageway to Beaumaris.

Stena Line and Irish Ferries operate the Dublin–Holyhead crossing, which takes roughly 2 hours. That puts Beaumaris at about three hours of total travel time from Dublin city centre. Irish Ferries also runs a Belfast–Birkenhead route; from there, it's about 2.5 hours up the A55 to Beaumaris.

There are no ferry services directly to Anglesey from Ireland; Holyhead is the nearest port on the Welsh side. In summer, queues on the A55 around Bangor are common on Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings as Irish traffic coincides with UK weekend return journeys.

Common questions

Does Beaumaris have a train station?: No — Beaumaris has no train station of its own. The nearest is Bangor, on the Chester–Holyhead mainline, about 9 miles east along the A5. The line continues to Holyhead, but Bangor is always the practical choice for reaching Beaumaris by rail.
Which buses run to Beaumaris?: The 53, 56, 57 and 58 all run from Bangor to Beaumaris, dropping you on Castle Street right in the town centre — a roughly 28-minute journey along the Menai Strait, following the southern bank for much of the way with views across to the Great Orme on a clear day.
Where can I park in Beaumaris?: Beaumaris Green Car Park on the seafront near the pier is the main central option — flat-rate pay-and-display, a short walk to the castle and High Street. The Leisure Centre car park is a few minutes' walk from the town centre and usually quieter. Both can fill by mid-morning on summer weekends and bank holidays, so arrive before 10am to guarantee a space for a full day out.
How do I get to Beaumaris from Ireland?: Ferry to Holyhead — Stena Line and Irish Ferries operate the Dublin–Holyhead crossing, which takes roughly 2 hours — then it is a straightforward 45-minute drive east along the A55. Irish Ferries also runs a Belfast–Birkenhead route, from which it is about 2.5 hours up the A55 to Beaumaris.
Which road do I take from the A55?: Take Junction 8A onto the A5, then the A545 directly into Beaumaris. The road is well signposted from the moment you cross the Britannia Bridge, and you should allow 25–30 minutes from the junction — longer in summer.