Written by Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans, Sarah kelly
26/08/2025
Miguel Arcanjo Saddi, Pexels
Tenby is served by its own railway station, Tenby Railway Station, and has several bus stops providing local and regional connections. The town centre itself is subject to summer pedestrianisation, affecting car access during certain hours.
By Train:
Tenby Railway Station is an unstaffed station on the Pembroke Dock branch of the West Wales Line, a short walk from the town centre and beaches.
Direct trains from London to Tenby typically take around 4 hours and 28 minutes, with tickets potentially starting from £39.80, though prices can vary.
From Cardiff Central, train journeys to Tenby usually last between 2 hours and 2 hours 48 minutes, with tickets available from approximately £10.60.
Services are operated by Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway, connecting Tenby with locations like Swansea, Carmarthen, and Pembroke Dock.
By Bus/Coach:
Coach services offer connections from major cities to Tenby.
Buses from London to Tenby can cost around £27.
From Cardiff, bus tickets to Tenby can be found for approximately £9.
Local bus routes, such as the 349 (Haverfordwest-Pembroke Dock-Tenby) and 381 (Haverfordwest-Narberth-Tenby), serve Tenby, with some services seeing improvements and an hourly year-round service between Haverfordwest and Tenby via Pembroke Dock anticipated from early 2025.
During the summer season (until September 6, 2025), the 'Tenby Coaster' offers a hop-on, hop-off service for exploring Pembrokeshire, with single tickets from £1.60 and day tickets for up to 5 people for £17.50.
By Car:
Driving provides flexibility for exploring the broader Pembrokeshire area.
Tenby's walled town centre implements pedestrianisation from July 7 to September 12, 2025, between 11 am and 5: 30 pm daily, requiring permits for vehicle access to certain zones.
Parking is available at the Tenby Multi-Storey car park, which has 700 spaces. Charges include £6 for 24 hours or £30 for a week, payable by cash, card, or PayByPhone.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park also manages several car parks in the surrounding area, with charges applicable from March 1 to October 31, offering daily rates of £6 and weekly rates of £30.
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