Bus service extended to improve access to Wrexham Eisteddfod
Mark Jacobs, senior planning and development manager at Transport for Wales, said: "Extending the T3 service directly to the Maes shows our commitment to make travel more accessible than ever, especially to important Welsh events like the National Eisteddfod.
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"We're really looking forward to welcoming passengers throughout the week to celebrate the Eisteddfod returning to Wrexham."
Travel between the Maes and Wrexham Bus Station will be free of charge, with donations invited for Seren Dwt, the charity of the year.
Regular fares will apply on all other T3 routes outside of the free segment.
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