Bus from Caerphilly to Cardiff
3 direct routes · 23–46 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 19:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cardiff as of 08:39
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Caerphilly, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~46 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 11 | 06:43 | 19:47 | Crescent Road (after) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Nantgarw, Glan-y-llyn & Taffs Well |
| 86X | Stagecoach South Wales | ~23 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:57 | 19:17 | Crescent Road (after) | Heath Park Way (entrance) | Thornhill |
| X | Stagecoach South Wales | ~39 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 07:20 | The Bowls (before) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Thornhill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Caerphilly 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 26 bus timetable.
Fares from Caerphilly to Cardiff
- £5.80 adult single on the 86X (Stagecoach South Wales)
- £6.30 adult single on the X (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 Caerphilly to Cardiff?
3 routes run directly from Caerphilly to Cardiff: the 26 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 86X (Stagecoach South Wales), the X (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 26, 14 times each weekday — board at Crescent Road (after) and get off at Law Courts RJ (o/s), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Caerphilly to Cardiff?
Between 23 minutes on the 86X and 46 on the 26, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Nantgarw, Glan-y-llyn, Taffs Well on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Caerphilly to Cardiff?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 19:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Caerphilly to Cardiff?
Adult singles from Caerphilly to Cardiff: £5.80 on the 86X (Stagecoach South Wales); £6.30 on the X (Stagecoach South Wales). 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.