Another great way to have a cheap day out is to apply for a Y Cerdyn / the Card from the Ffestiniog and West Highland Railways It’s available to all homeowners and permanent residents in Conwy County Borough, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Anglesey & Wrexham and is valid for 5 years.
'Y Cerdyn' / 'The Card' entitles the holder to a 66% discount on fares on both the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. Cards must be produced when buying your tickets.
You can now download 'Y Cerdyn' / 'The Card' application form using the link below. The application form is in Adobe Acrobat format. Just download, print it out, and send your completed application form, a passport sized photograph and £15.00 to:
'Y Cerdyn' / 'The Card'
Ffestiniog Railway
Harbour Station
Porthmadog
Gwynedd. LL49 9NF
You can also take your completed application form to the Booking Offices at Porthmadog, Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caernarfon for processing.
Download
http://www.festrail.co.uk/ebrochures/pdf/ycerdyn_leaflet_2010.pdfView Online
http://issuu.com/fwhrmarketing/docs/y_cerdyn_2010?e=1269878/2608024You can also upgrade to a 1st class ticket which gets you a lovely comfy armchair in the observation carriage. (Porthmadog to Blaenau £6 per person).