Bus from Caerau (Cardiff) to Ely (Cardiff)
5 direct routes · 8–23 min · first bus 04:51, last bus 23:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ely (Cardiff) as of 07:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Caerau, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Cardiff Bus | ~23 min | 83 | Sat 65 · Sun 39 | 04:51 | 22:49 | Colin Way (after) | Grand Avenue (after) | — |
| 18 | Cardiff Bus | ~23 min | 79 | Sat 59 · Sun 35 | 05:44 | 23:46 | Colin Way (after) | Grand Avenue (after) | — |
| C1 | Adventure Travel | ~8 min | 38 | Sat 35 · no Sunday buses | 07:13 | 19:33 | Colin Way (after) | Penmark Road (before) | — |
| 13 | Cardiff Bus | ~11 min | 25 | Sat 14 · Sun 9 | 07:52 | 23:02 | Colin Way (after) | Penmark Road (before) | — |
| 14 | Cardiff Bus | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:05 | 07:05 | Prendergast Place (after) | Grand Avenue (after) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Caerau 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 17 bus, 18 bus, C1 bus, 13 bus or 14 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Caerau to Ely?
5 routes run directly from Caerau to Ely: the 17 (Cardiff Bus), the 18 (Cardiff Bus), the C1 (Adventure Travel), the 13 (Cardiff Bus), the 14 (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 17, 83 times each weekday — board at Colin Way (after) and get off at Grand Avenue (after), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Caerau to Ely?
Between 8 minutes on the C1 and 23 on the 17, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Caerau to Ely?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:51 and the last around 23:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Caerau to Ely?
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.