Getting to Rhosneigr
Trearddur Bay is on the western edge of Anglesey, about as far west as you can get in Wales before you're in the Irish Sea. It's further from London than some people expect — but the journey is part of the appeal, and once you're here everything is close at hand.
By car — the main approach for most visitors
The A55, known as the North Wales Expressway, is the main route onto Anglesey. From Chester, it's straight up the A483 and then the A55 across the A55 itself — allow around ninety minutes to Holyhead. From Birmingham, you're looking at three to three and a half hours via the M6 and A5. From London, four to five hours is realistic, and it's one of those journeys that feels shorter than the clock says because the landscape changes so much as you head north.
The Britannia Bridge crossing from the mainland to Anglesey is the only significant crossing point — the second crossing at Conwy is much further east and rarely worth considering unless you're coming from further north. On busy summer weekends, the bridge can get congested, particularly on Sunday afternoon when day-trippers head home. If you're arriving on a Saturday morning, you'll usually sail through.
Once on Anglesey, stay on the A55 past Holyhead until you take the B4545 signposted to Trearddur Bay. The B4545 runs directly into the village — you'll see the bay appear on your left and the village unfolds from there. From the A55 junction to the bay is about five minutes. There's only one main road through the village, so you really can't go wrong.
Parking — the practical thing to know before you arrive
There is no parking charge anywhere in Trearddur Bay, which surprises people who are used to the enforced payment systems at most British seaside resorts. The main free parking is along Lon St Ffraid, the road that runs parallel to the main beach. There's also a small car park on Ravenspoint Road at the north end of the bay, and a larger one above Porth Dafarch for the southern beach.
In peak summer — July and August, particularly at weekends and during school holidays — the village parking fills up by mid-morning on good weather days. If you're staying in the village, your accommodation may have parking, so check before you arrive. For day visitors, the best strategy is to arrive before 10am in August, or be prepared to park slightly further away and walk in. On quiet weekdays outside of school holidays, you'll usually find a space without any trouble.
The lack of parking charges is genuinely unusual for a beach resort of this popularity and is one of those things that locals appreciate and try to preserve. It does mean the village can get very full on peak days — but it also means people who come for the day aren't being penalised for enjoying the place.
By train — closer than you might think
Holyhead railway station is on the mainline from London Euston, with direct services from Birmingham New Street, Crewe and Chester. Avanti West Coast runs the London service — it's about three and a half hours from London Euston to Holyhead, which is genuinely competitive with driving once you factor in traffic and rest stops. Transport for Wales also runs services along the coast from Cardiff and other Welsh destinations.
From Holyhead station to Trearddur Bay is about three miles. A taxi is the most practical option — there are usually taxis waiting at the station, or you can book in advance. There is a bus service, but it's infrequent and the timetable doesn't make it a practical option unless you're specifically planning around it.
One of the underappreciated aspects of getting here by train is the journey itself. The line runs along the north Wales coast with sea views for large sections, and crossing the Britannia Bridge by train is an experience — you emerge onto Anglesey with the mountains of Snowdonia on one side and the Irish Sea on the other. Worth doing once just for that.
By ferry — the Irish connection
Holyhead is one of the principal ferry ports for crossings from Dublin, operated by Irish Ferries and Stena Line. If you're coming from Ireland — or if you're combining a Welsh holiday with a trip to the Republic — Holyhead is an extremely convenient arrival point. The crossing from Dublin to Holyhead takes about three and a half hours with Irish Ferries, or just under two hours with Stena's fast craft.
Trearddur Bay is about five minutes' drive from the ferry terminal, which makes it one of the most conveniently located holiday bases on Anglesey for anyone arriving from Ireland. A lot of people who own holiday homes in Trearddur Bay and the surrounding area originally discovered it this way — they came over on the ferry, found the bay, and kept coming back. It's a pattern you hear repeatedly here, and one we're rather proud of.
By air — nearest airports and driving times
There is no airport on Anglesey itself, so all air travel involves a onward drive. Manchester Airport is about two hours' drive — the most convenient for a lot of international visitors and the one most car rental companies use. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is closer at about ninety minutes. Birmingham Airport is roughly three hours.
Dublin Airport is also worth considering if you're coming from the US or Canada and fancy combining Wales with Ireland — the ferry crossing from Dublin to Holyhead is straightforward and the total journey time from Dublin city centre to Trearddur Bay is about five and a half hours door to door, which is genuinely competitive with connecting flights and a drive from Manchester.
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