BBC Radio Wales Frequency
BBC Radio Wales is on 90–104 FM across the UK, plus DAB. The exact frequency depends on your nearest transmitter.
Typical frequencies in major cities:
Liverpool 91.1 FMBristol 103.9 FMCardiff 103.9 FMStoke-on-Trent 91.1 FMSwansea 93.9 FMSt Helens 91.1 FMWarrington 91.1 FMNewport 103.9 FM
On DAB, BBC Radio Wales is carried on 5 local multiplexes – see the DAB table below.
It also broadcasts on medium wave: 882 AM.
BBC Radio Wales FM frequencies by area
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales (48) | |||
| A | 95.9 FM | Christchurch | 500 W |
| Aberdare | 95.8 FM | Aberdare | 42 W |
| Abergavenny | 95.2 FM | Abergavenny | 36 W |
| Anglesey | 94.8 FM | Llanddona | 10 kW |
| Blaenavon | 95.1 FM | Blaenavon | 10 W |
| Bridgend | 90.8 FM | Llangeinor | 10 W |
| Cardigan Bay | 91.9 FM | Mynydd Pencarreg | 400 W |
| Carmarthen | 91.1 FM | Carmarthen | 20 W |
| Carmarthenshire | 95.1 FM | Carmel | 3.2 kW |
| Ceredigion | 92.3 FM | Llandyfriog | 100 W |
| Ceredigion | 95.3 FM | Blaenplwyf | 120 kW |
| Colwyn Bay | 90.6 FM | Penmaen Rhos | 100 W |
| Conway | 91.3 FM | Conwy | 50 W |
| Croeserw | 91.2 FM | Croeserw | 10 W |
| Cwmafan | 90.7 FM | Cwmafan | 10 W |
| Cwmbran | 91.7 FM | Pennar | 5 W |
| Gwynedd | 90.3 FM | Deiniolen | 50 W |
| Llandrindod Wells | 91.3 FM | Llandrindod Wells | 2.8 kW |
| Llanfyllin | 91.3 FM | Llanfyllin | 8 W |
| Llangollen and Cheshire | 91.1 FM | Llangollen VHF | 15.6 kW |
| Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant | 92.0 FM | Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant | 50 W |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 96.1 FM | Merthyr Tydfil | 25 W |
| Mid Wales | 90.3 FM | LLanidloes | 50 W |
| Mid Wales | 91.1 FM | Brecon VHF | 20 W |
| Mid Wales | 92.3 FM | Llandinam | 40 W |
| Neath Valley | 90.4 FM | Rheola | 10 W |
| Neath Valley | 95.5 FM | Varteg Hill | 48 W |
| North Wales | 95.4 FM | Wrexham Rhos | 700 W |
| Ogmore Vale | 91.4 FM | Ogmore Vale | 10 W |
| Pembrokeshire | 95.9 FM | Haverfordwest | 19.3 kW |
| Pontypool | 91.2 FM | Abertillery | 10 W |
| Pontypool | 91.4 FM | Pontypool | 50 W |
| Pontypridd | 94.6 FM | Porth | 10 W |
| Rhondda Valley | 94.8 FM | Ton Pentre | 6 W |
| Rhymney | 91.5 FM | Rhymney | 20 W |
| Snowdonia | 90.3 FM | Ffestiniog | 182 W |
| Snowdonia | 90.4 FM | Betws Y Coed | 50 W |
| Snowdonia | 90.5 FM | Llwyn Onn | 250 W |
| Snowdonia | 91.6 FM | Llandecwyn | 200 W |
| Snowdonia | 91.6 FM | Machynlleth | 120 W |
| Snowdonia | 92.3 FM | Dolgellau | 50 W |
| South Glamorgan | 103.9 FM | Wenvoe | 38.7 kW |
| South Wales | 91.8 FM | Ferndale | 10 W |
| South Wales | 95.0 FM | Ebbw Vale | 30 W |
| Swansea | 93.9 FM | Kilvey Hill | 1 kW |
| Talgarth | 91.8 FM | Llyswen | 10 W |
| Welshpool | 91.8 FM | Long Mountain | 48 W |
| Wye Valley | 90.2 FM | Clyro | 10 W |
BBC Radio Wales on medium wave (AM)
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West (1) | |||
| Wales | 882 AM | Washford | 10 kW |
BBC Radio Wales on DAB
5 multiplexes. Retune (auto-scan) your radio to pick up the one for your area.
| Multiplex | Block | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Ceredigion | 9C | Ceredigion |
| NE Wales W Chesh | 10D | NEWales & WestCheshire |
| North West Wales | 10D | North West Wales |
| South East Wales | 12C | South East Wales |
| Swansea SW Wales | 12A | Swansea |
Transmitter map
Source: Ofcom technical parameters for broadcast radio transmitters, 15 September 2026 (Open Government Licence). Power is effective radiated power; the transmitter nearest you is not always the strongest.
