Bus from Butetown to Cardiff Bus Station
3 direct routes · 7–17 min · first bus 06:33, last bus 00:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cardiff Bus Station as of 15:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Butetown, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | First South & West Wales | ~7 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 9 | 08:33 | 00:32 | James Street (o/s 70) | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 | Cardiff Bay |
| 8 | Cardiff Bus | ~17 min | 14 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:33 | 19:45 | Pomeroy Street (before) | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 | — |
| 305 | Cardiff Bus | ~10 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 09:06 | 20:26 | James Street (o/s 70) | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 | Cardiff Bay |
Times are for the first boarding point in Butetown 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 304 bus, 8 bus or 305 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Butetown to Cardiff Bus Station?
3 routes run directly from Butetown to Cardiff Bus Station: the 304 (First South & West Wales), the 8 (Cardiff Bus), the 305 (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 304, 17 times each weekday — board at James Street (o/s 70) and get off at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Butetown to Cardiff Bus Station?
Between 7 minutes on the 304 and 17 on the 8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cardiff Bay on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Butetown to Cardiff Bus Station?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:33 and the last around 00:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Butetown to Cardiff Bus Station?
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.