Conwy Half Marathon to Bring Bus Changes and Delays This Sunday

The Conwy Half Marathon, scheduled for Sunday 16 November 2025, will bring several temporary transport changes across the area. As the race route passes through key parts of Conwy, Deganwy and Llandudno, a number of roads will close for several hours. Local bus services will operate with diversions and limited access, particularly around the start of the event when roads become restricted.

One of the main adjustments affects Service 5, which will be diverted along the A55 towards Llandudno Junction whenever access to Conwy’s main road is restricted. This measure will be used during the busiest race periods, helping buses bypass the closed roads while still maintaining a link through the wider area. Passengers should be aware that stops inside Conwy may be unreachable until the roads reopen.

Deganwy will also see notable changes on the day of the marathon. No buses will be permitted to travel through the village between 10am and 3pm, the hours when closures are in place. During this time, Service 13 will operate via Llanrhos instead, following an alternative route planned to keep buses moving despite the restrictions. In Llandudno, Service 13 will not be able to reach the West Shore stops. Customers intending to travel there are advised to get off at Maesdu Bridge, with the service ending its journey at York Road for the duration of the event.

Although the adjustments are temporary, they offer access to areas near the race route, including Llandudno Junction’s cafés and waterfront paths, the walkways around Deganwy Marina and the shops near York Road. These spots remain reachable throughout the day, even while certain streets stay closed. Visitors attending the marathon or heading into town for the weekend will still find several parts of the coast and local centres easy to explore on foot.

Overall, the transport changes reflect the scale of this annual event, which attracts runners and supporters from across the region. Anyone planning to use buses on Sunday should allow extra time for their journey, as traffic around the race area is likely to build up. Knowing the diversion routes and allowing a little extra time should help most people get where they need to go during the marathon.