Bus from Canton to Ely (Cardiff)
4 direct routes · 10–26 min · first bus 04:49, last bus 23:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ely (Cardiff) as of 09:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Canton, 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 | ~26 min | 83 | Sat 65 · Sun 39 | 04:49 | 22:46 | Windway Road (before) | Grand Avenue (after) | — |
| 18 | Cardiff Bus | ~26 min | 79 | Sat 59 · Sun 35 | 05:41 | 23:44 | Windway Road (before) | Grand Avenue (after) | — |
| C1 | Adventure Travel | ~10 min | 38 | Sat 35 · no Sunday buses | 07:11 | 19:31 | Windway Road (before) | Penmark Road (before) | — |
| 13 | Cardiff Bus | ~14 min | 25 | Sat 14 · Sun 9 | 07:49 | 22:59 | Windway Road (before) | Penmark Road (before) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Canton 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 or 13 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Canton to Ely?
4 routes run directly from Canton to Ely: the 17 (Cardiff Bus), the 18 (Cardiff Bus), the C1 (Adventure Travel), the 13 (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 17, 83 times each weekday — board at Windway Road (before) and get off at Grand Avenue (after), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Canton to Ely?
Between 10 minutes on the C1 and 26 on the 17, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Canton to Ely?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:49 and the last around 23:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canton 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.