You're better off by bus

TrawsCymru T6
Swansea - Neath - Ystradgynlais - Dan yr Ogof caves - Sennybridge - Brecon

Experience the benefits of the T6 for yourself with 50% off an app day or week ticket for a limited time with discount code BETTEROFFBYBUS. View more details below.

Why you’re better off by bus

Great value fares
There’s no need to worry about cost of petrol and parking when you take the bus. Bus travel is generally more affordable than driving, especially when considering fuel costs, parking fees, and vehicle maintenance.*

Low carbon footprint
On average a local bus emits 35.1 gCO2 per km less than a car – 2019 Government Report on greenhouse gases, so you could reduce your carbon footprint by switching some car journeys to bus, even if it’s only one journey per week.

Reduce the number of cars on the road
Why spoil the beauty of the Bannau Brycheiniog with a road full of cars? Or why not fast track your way into Swansea and avoid sitting in congestion by hopping on the bus and passing the queues in the bus lane?

Time to relax and no driving stress
Let someone else do the driving while you sit back, listen to some music, read a book or simply enjoy the views from the window.

Get your steps in
Walking to and from the bus stop can be an effective way to get active and reach your daily step goal.

What to do along the route

Here are some of our suggestions for things to do along the T6 route

Visit Brecon for:
- Brecon Jazz Festival 4-18 August
- a walk along the canal
- Brecon Cathedral
- The Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh

Visit Swansea for:
- shopping
- LC waterpark
- National Waterfront Museum
- a walk along the front to Mumbles
- Plantasia Tropical Zoo

Other locations along the route:
- Dan yr Ogof caves
- Gnoll Country Park in Neath
- Craig y Nos Hotel and Country Park
- take in the views of the Crai Reservoir

Discount code

Why not give the T6 a go so you can experience the spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons or enjoy a trip to Swansea. For a limited time, you can enjoy 50% off a day or week app ticket for the T6 by following the steps below.

1. Download the TrawsCymru app and create an account
2. Click the three lines on the top left hand corner and select 'Mobile tickets'
3. Select the T6 route
4. Select a TrawsCymru day or week** ticket and click 'buy now'
5. Check the ticket suits your needs.  If it does, click 'go to checkout'.
6. Select who the ticket is for.  If it's for you, select 'It's for me'.  Alternatively, you can gift the ticket to someone else.
7. Enter your card details
8. Click 'add a discount code' (see image below)
9. Enter the phrase ‘BETTEROFFBYBUS’ in the text box and click 'apply'
10. Proceed to buy ticket
11. Tickets will appear in the Mobile ticket section, simply activate the ticket before you travel and scan the QR code on the ticket machine as you board.
12. Enjoy your journey!

Terms and Conditions

- one discounted ticket per app account
- discount not available for Powys day tickets
- discount code valid between 29 July and 8 September
- only available for app tickets
- available for adult, child and 16-21 My Travel Pass holders
- ticket must be used within 1 year of purchase
- There will be no retrospective part or full refunds for tickets purchased for the full price without discount code
 

*A weekly bus ticket costs less than 3% of the weekly wage vs 9% for a private vehicle – TAS National Survey 2022.
**week ticket only available between Sennybridge and Brecon