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Welsh and English-language radio, from BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Wales to local favourites. Listen live to 17 radio stations in Wales, free and with no sign-up.

Stations
17
Cities
11
Regions
1

All radio stations in Wales

1–17 of 17 stations

Wales radio at a glance

The numbers behind Wales’s radio, updated as stations are checked.

Stations
17
3.2% of all UK stations
On air now
16
94% streaming right now
Towns & cities
11
biggest: Cardiff
Top genre
80s
3 stations
Regions
1
most: Wales
Scotland – 40 stationsScotland40Northern Ireland – 13 stationsN. Ireland13North East – 26 stationsNorth East26North West – 72 stationsNorth West72Yorkshire and the Humber – 38 stationsYorkshire38Wales – 17 stationsWales17West Midlands – 36 stationsW. Midlands36East Midlands – 38 stationsE. Midlands38East of England – 59 stationsEast59South West – 72 stationsSouth West72London – 54 stationsLondon54South East – 66 stationsSouth East66

Regions of Wales

Top 10 radio stations in Wales

The stations listeners in Wales play most right now.

  1. 1BBC Radio CymruCardiff · News
  2. 2Rhondda RadioRhondda · Pop
  3. 3Nation RadioCeredigion · Talk
  4. 4Radio PembrokeshirePembrokeshire · Adult Contemporary
  5. 5Swansea Bay RadioSwansea · Pop
  6. 6Radio CarmarthenshireCarmarthenshire · Adult Contemporary
  7. 7Swansea Hits RadioSwansea · 80s
  8. 8VCS Radio CardiffCardiff · R&B and Soul
  9. 9Eagle 00sSwansea · 00s
  10. 10Cymru SportCardiff · Talk

Cities in Wales with the most stations

1Cardiff4 stations2Swansea4 stations3Anglesey1 stations4Barry1 stations5Bridgend1 stations6Carmarthenshire1 stations7Ceredigion1 stations8Gwent1 stations9Newport1 stations10Pembrokeshire1 stations11Rhondda1 stations

Most popular genres in Wales

180s3 stations2Adult Contemporary3 stations3Oldies3 stations4Pop3 stations5News2 stations6Talk2 stations7Variety2 stations800s1 stations9Classic Hits1 stations10Culture and Education1 stations11Easy Listening1 stations12Jazz1 stations
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The most popular stations in Wales

The most popular radio stations in Wales are BBC Radio Cymru, Rhondda Radio, Nation Radio, Radio Pembrokeshire and Swansea Bay Radio.

The sound of Wales

The genres with the most stations are 80s, adult contemporary, oldies and pop. Cardiff, Swansea and Anglesey have the most stations. Exploring Wales’s radio is a great way to get to know it.

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Frequently asked questions

Which regions are in Wales?

Wales’s stations are all on this page.

What is the most popular station in Wales?

BBC Radio Cymru, followed by Rhondda Radio and Nation Radio.

How many radio stations are there in Wales?

17 stations in 11 towns and cities.

Are the stations free?

Yes, every station is 100% free, live, 24 hours a day, with no sign-up.

What kind of radio is popular in Wales?

The formats with the most stations in Wales are 80s (3), Adult Contemporary (3), Oldies (3) and Pop (3).