The nearest train station to Gwrych Castle is Abergele & Pensarn, which is accessible from a large number of UK cities including Manchester, Liverpool, London and Leeds. From the station, the castle is approximately 1.8 miles away - if you were to walk it'd take you around 40 minutes. There is a local bus service as well leaving the station every 12-15 minutes, and takes just 22 minutes to reach the entrance to the castle grounds, from here it's a short ten-minute walk along the drive. Look out for the Sapphire 12 service when leaving the train station.
For more information about opening times, visit the Gwrych Castle's website.
Station details & facilities
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WiFi
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Bicycle Facilities
Accessibility
First Class Lounge
About Gwrych Castle
Gwrych Castle sits on the site of a Norman castle dating back to the 12th century. Destroyed during the English Civil War by Cromwell's army, the newest castle was constructed in 1819 and took some six years to complete. Now a Grade 1 listed building, Gwrych Castle is set back in a hill facing towards the Irish Sea, surrounded by trees. At its majestic best the castle boasted 128 rooms, 28 of which being bedrooms plus 19 embattled towers.
After a 20 year campaign to restore the castle, local resident and architectural historian Dr Mark Baker re-opened part of the castle to the public in 2015. More recently Gwrych Castle was visited by Michael Portillo during his latest series - Great British Railway Journeys.
Departures and arrivals from Abergele & Pensarn
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Cardiff Central | Transport for Wales | 05:27 | 1 | On time |
| to Chester | Transport for Wales | 06:17 | 1 | On time |
| to Manchester Airport | Transport for Wales | 07:04 | On time | |
| to Llandudno | Transport for Wales | 07:33 | 2 | On time |
| to Holyhead | Transport for Wales | 08:00 | 1 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Llandudno | Transport for Wales | 06:16 | 1 | On time |
| from Llandudno | Transport for Wales | 07:04 | On time | |
| from Manchester Airport | Transport for Wales | 07:33 | 2 | On time |
| from Crewe | Transport for Wales | 08:00 | 1 | On time |
| from Llandudno | Transport for Wales | 08:04 | On time |