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.

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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

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Abergele & Pensarn station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to HolyheadTransport for Wales18:091Late
to LlandudnoTransport for Wales18:32On time
to Manchester AirportTransport for Wales19:04On time
to HolyheadTransport for Wales19:051On time
to CreweTransport for Wales19:572On time
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from Birmingham InternationalTransport for Wales18:081Late
from Manchester AirportTransport for Wales18:32On time
from LlandudnoTransport for Wales19:04On time
from Cardiff CentralTransport for Wales19:041On time
from LlandudnoTransport for Wales19:572On time

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