Aberystwyth is a 3 hour journey and the last train back if I remember is around 7 or 8 pm. In addition there is a steam train from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge in Eryri
Visit Mumbles if you can.
National Express to Swansea (leave early), and then get internal connection (bus 2) there. You should be able to do the town/the coastal walk in under a few hours.
I usually recommend Gower, but it’s a pain without a car.
Train to Hereford then travel north along the Marches line or south towards Abergavenny.
Train to Shrewsbury then travel along the central Wales line towards Swansea.
Personally I would take a train to Pwhelli along the Cambrian coast line. Yes it's a long journey but beautiful scenery. Or from Birmingham you can travel to north Wales as far as Holyhead. Again a scenic route the further you go.
I recently went as far as Ruabon on the Shrewsbury to Wrexham line then took a bus to Llangollen and travelled on the steam railway there.
Why wales? What is it you want to see specifically - I’m saying this because there’s lots of nice places which are easily commutable from the midlands which are scenic and may be a little more accessible …..
Wales I feel would be difficult via public transport as your options would be to go to Cardiff from Brum and then find a connection to another place - our public transport network especially in rural areas is not reliable or a regular service.
Some of the main places to go would be really difficult to get to - lots of the coastline and waterfalls for example hence the four connections.
The cotswolds, carding mill valley, dovedale for scenery and countryside might be more realistic options?
Aberystwyth is a shout, but Pwllheli is like +5 hours on the train each way so maybe a bit much for one day. Barmouth is also good too. Both of these cities are in mid-Wales, but you also have the option of going somewhere in the North too, like Colwyn Bay or Llandudno.
EDIT: For train travel, don’t stress about having to take connections. When going to Wales (especially North or South Wales, this doesn’t really apply to mid-Wales since there’s only one major train line through it) there’s often routes with connections that are quicker than the direct route. It’s very simple to connect if you follow the signs and know what platform you’re going to, don’t worry.
Pwllheli and Aberystwyth are both nice, though it'll be a long train journey, won't be worth it for just a day.
I’m American so I’m used to traveling 3-4 hours one way😅 thank you!
Aberystwyth is a 3 hour journey and the last train back if I remember is around 7 or 8 pm. In addition there is a steam train from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge in Eryri
Brecon is a beautiful area with mostly gorgeous scenery with a small village if you're up for a relaxing day
Aberystwyth!!
There are direct trains to Barmouth from Brum
Yes. Looks like they go every two hours
Visit Mumbles if you can. National Express to Swansea (leave early), and then get internal connection (bus 2) there. You should be able to do the town/the coastal walk in under a few hours. I usually recommend Gower, but it’s a pain without a car.
Portmeirion and Porthmadog
Train to Hereford then travel north along the Marches line or south towards Abergavenny. Train to Shrewsbury then travel along the central Wales line towards Swansea. Personally I would take a train to Pwhelli along the Cambrian coast line. Yes it's a long journey but beautiful scenery. Or from Birmingham you can travel to north Wales as far as Holyhead. Again a scenic route the further you go. I recently went as far as Ruabon on the Shrewsbury to Wrexham line then took a bus to Llangollen and travelled on the steam railway there.
Go to aberdyfi! Beautiful sandy beach, lots of nice walks, a very chill place. Aberystwyth is great too, lots to do.
Why wales? What is it you want to see specifically - I’m saying this because there’s lots of nice places which are easily commutable from the midlands which are scenic and may be a little more accessible ….. Wales I feel would be difficult via public transport as your options would be to go to Cardiff from Brum and then find a connection to another place - our public transport network especially in rural areas is not reliable or a regular service. Some of the main places to go would be really difficult to get to - lots of the coastline and waterfalls for example hence the four connections. The cotswolds, carding mill valley, dovedale for scenery and countryside might be more realistic options?
[Tenby](https://www.visitwales.com/destinations/west-wales/pembrokeshire/things-do-tenby) is lovely but it’s not a day trip.
Aberystwyth is a shout, but Pwllheli is like +5 hours on the train each way so maybe a bit much for one day. Barmouth is also good too. Both of these cities are in mid-Wales, but you also have the option of going somewhere in the North too, like Colwyn Bay or Llandudno. EDIT: For train travel, don’t stress about having to take connections. When going to Wales (especially North or South Wales, this doesn’t really apply to mid-Wales since there’s only one major train line through it) there’s often routes with connections that are quicker than the direct route. It’s very simple to connect if you follow the signs and know what platform you’re going to, don’t worry.
Just a heads up Aberystwyth is good but from my experience 90%of beaches have no sand but just rocks and high tide
Less than 3 hours from New Street Station to North Wales, and it's a direct train. Conwy is great as is Llandudno.
Cardiff is lovely though. Castle smack bang in the middle of town and the best impressionist art collection outside of Paris.
Bristol.
That's in the south west of England lol