Travel & Accommodation
Menai Bridge
Menai Bridge is located on Anglesey, just over the bridge from the mainland and Bangor city.
Train
The nearest train station is Bangor and is just 1.7 miles away from the start line. London Euston, Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly are all served by direct trains to Bangor.
London Euston - Bangor: 3hr 15
Birmingham New Street - Bangor: 3hr 00
Manchester Piccadily - Bangor: 3 hr 10
Chester - Bangor: 1hr 30
National Rail
03457 48 49 50
Transport For Wales
0333 3211 202
Car
There’s quick, straightforward access from the North West along the M56 and A55. Motorway links with the Midlands are good too, and the same roads – the M6, M5 and M1 – also bring Anglesey within easy reach of the South of England.
The event village and startline is located just off junction 8a on the A55 Expressway. It is approximately 1 hour 15 from Chester, 1.5 hours from Liverpool, 2 hours from Manchester and 3 hours from Birmingham when travelling by car.
Sea
If you're planning a trip from Ireland, ferries depart from either Dublin Port or Dun Laoghaire and go directly to Holyhead Port. Holyhead is a half hour drive or direct train journey to the event.
Irish Ferries (Dublin Port to Holyhead)
Stena Line (Dublin Port - Holyhead / Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead)
Irish Ferries
08717 300 400
Stena Line
08447 707 070
Air
Transfers from the international gateways of Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham take 2-3 hours. Anglesey Airport connects Cardiff in under an hour.
Manchester Airport
08712 710711
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
08715 218484
Birmingham Airport
0871 2220072
Car Parking
There are pay & display carparks in Menai Bridge, marked on the map below with smaller 'P' symbols.
We have two event-specific car parks at the David Hughes Secondary School and Bangor University 'Normal' sites. These car parks are open between 6am and 2pm on event day.
Where to Stay
We recommend the award winning Bulkeley Hotel in Beaumaris which is located on the route. Additionally, they are offering a 10% discount on Bed and Breakfast for all Jones o Gymru Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k participants.
For self-catering accommodation on the edge of the beautiful Newborough Forest, approximately a 10 minute drive to Menai Bridge, the warm & welcoming cottages at Llety Llanddwyn are a great option.
Click on the links below to find details of other accommodation.
Please book your accommodation early as all hotels will be booked well in advance of the race weekend.
Please mention the Anglesey Half Marathon when booking your stay.
Event Partners
