Ysbyty Gwynedd — Current A&E Queue

Also known as: Gwynedd Hospital, Bangor Hospital

Open 24/7BangorAE

Last updated — · sourced from NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales)

Typical Time in Department (AE)

No live feed — typical wait

205

minutes · ~ 3 hr 25 min

57.3% seen within 4 hours

Estimate from StatsWales official statistics (June 2026) — not live

Source:NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales) A&E Waiting Times

About Ysbyty Gwynedd

Ysbyty Gwynedd is a district general hospital in Bangor, North Wales, managed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The hospital serves the population of Gwynedd and Anglesey, an area covering approximately 130,000 people across a large rural and mountainous region. The A&E department provides 24-hour emergency care and handles around 40,000 attendances per year. Due to its location, the hospital serves as a critical access point for emergency care in northwest Wales, with some patients travelling significant distances from remote communities. The hospital also works closely with mountain rescue and coastguard services.

Hospital details

City: Bangor, LL57 2PW
Opening Hours: Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
NHS Trust: NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales)
Type: Accident & Emergency (Type 1)

Departments & Services

Emergency Department (A&E)

Acute Medicine

General Surgery

Orthopaedics

Paediatrics

Maternity

Radiology

Elderly Care

Ysbyty Gwynedd in context

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Common Questions About Ysbyty Gwynedd

How long is the queue at Ysbyty Gwynedd right now?

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What are Ysbyty Gwynedd's opening hours?

The A&E at Ysbyty Gwynedd runs around the clock — 24 hours, seven days a week, bank holidays included. No appointment is needed; patients are assessed on arrival and seen in order of clinical urgency, not arrival time.

Do I actually need A&E, or could a UTC near Bangor be faster?

A&E at Ysbyty Gwynedd is the right place for anything that could be life-threatening — chest pain, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, serious breathing problems or major injuries. For less severe issues (sprains, small cuts, minor fractures, bites, burns), a nearby Urgent Treatment Centre will almost always see you sooner. If you are unsure, ring 111 — they can point you to the best service and sometimes book you a timed slot.

How do I get to Ysbyty Gwynedd?

Ysbyty Gwynedd is in Bangor, postcode LL57 2PW. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.

When is Ysbyty Gwynedd A&E typically quietest?

Nationally, emergency departments see the fewest arrivals between about 6 am and 9 am. Demand tends to peak on Monday mornings, weekday evenings after 6 pm, and on Friday and Saturday nights. Arriving during a quieter window — if your condition allows it — can noticeably cut the time you spend waiting.