Bus from Birchgrove (Cardiff) to Llanishen (Cardiff)
3 direct routes · 3–27 min · first bus 05:14, last bus 23:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Llanishen (Cardiff) as of 09:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birchgrove, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Cardiff Bus | ~27 min | 75 | Sat 59 · Sun 28 | 05:14 | 23:33 | Cross Inn (before) | Birchgrove Station (before) | — |
| 86X | Stagecoach South Wales | ~3 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:33 | 19:53 | Ty Wern Road (after) | Thornhill Road (o/s 47) | — |
| 86 | Cardiff Bus | ~7 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:26 | 17:59 | Ty Wern Road (after) | Newborough Avenue (before) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birchgrove on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 27 bus or 86 bus timetable.
Fares from Birchgrove to Llanishen
- £2.60 adult single on the 86X (Stagecoach South Wales)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birchgrove to Llanishen?
3 routes run directly from Birchgrove to Llanishen: the 27 (Cardiff Bus), the 86X (Stagecoach South Wales), the 86 (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 27, 75 times each weekday — board at Cross Inn (before) and get off at Birchgrove Station (before), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birchgrove to Llanishen?
Between 3 minutes on the 86X and 27 on the 27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birchgrove to Llanishen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:14 and the last around 23:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birchgrove to Llanishen?
An adult single from Birchgrove to Llanishen is £2.60 on the 86X (Stagecoach South Wales), from Ty Wern Road (after) to Thornhill Road (o/s 47). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.