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1bws Multi-Operator Ticket


The 1bws multi-operator ticket gives you access to 27 bus operators and nearly 200 bus routes across North Wales, so you can get around easily without worrying about what bus to get on. 

Where can you use a 1Bws ticket?

You can use a 1Bws ticket on any bus service in North Wales within, from or to the counties of:

  • Anglesey
  • Conwy
  • Denbighshire
  • Flintshire
  • Gwynedd
  • Wrexham

1bws tickets cannot be used on the Townlynx service 28 (Mold - Flint) and tourist-type services (such as the X10).

Bus services operating in England

You can only use a 1bws ticket on those services starting or finishing in Wales and operating direct to Chester, Ellesmere Port or Whitchurch (Shropshire).

Traws Cymru® services

For further information on which Traws Cymru® services accept 1Bws tickets and timetable information: https://traws.cymru/en/use-1bws-ticket-north-wales 

How to buy a 1Bws ticket

To buy a 1Bws ticket, you can pay the driver on your first bus. Cash or contactless payment is accepted on all buses but contactless payment is not available on Townlynx service 6 (Mold - Pantymwyn).

What are the prices?

1Bws Day Ticket Prices

  • Adult £6.50
  • Child (Up to 16 years old) £4.50
  • MyTravelPass holder £4.50
  • Family (Up to 2 adults and up to 3 children) £14.20
  • Concession (English or Scottish concessionary pass holders) £4.50

1Bws Weekly Ticket Prices

  • Adult £28.00
  • Child (Up to 16 years old) £19.00
  • MyTravelPass holder £19.00
  • Concession (English or Scottish concessionary pass holders) £19.00

How to use a 1Bws ticket

To use a 1Bws ticket, show the ticket’s QR code to the reader on each subsequent bus.

How long is the 1Bws ticket valid?

1Bws tickets are valid for a whole day, up to and including the last bus.