Bus from Caerphilly to Llanishen (Cardiff)
2 direct routes · 16–21 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 19:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Llanishen (Cardiff) as of 10:26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86X | Stagecoach South Wales | ~16 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:57 | 19:17 | Crescent Road (after) | Birchgrove Station (before) | Thornhill |
| X | Stagecoach South Wales | ~21 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 07:20 | The Bowls (before) | Birchgrove Station (before) | 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.
Fares from Caerphilly to Llanishen
- £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 Llanishen?
2 routes run directly from Caerphilly to Llanishen: the 86X (Stagecoach South Wales), the X (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 86X, 13 times each weekday — board at Crescent Road (after) and get off at Birchgrove Station (before), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Caerphilly to Llanishen?
Between 16 minutes on the 86X and 21 on the X, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Thornhill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Caerphilly to Llanishen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 19:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Caerphilly to Llanishen?
Adult singles from Caerphilly to Llanishen: £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.