Bus from Cardiff Bus Station to Butetown
3 direct routes · 9–15 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 23:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Butetown as of 14:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cardiff Bus Station, 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 | ~9 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 9 | 05:00 | 23:05 | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 | Pomeroy Street (before) | Cardiff Bay |
| 8 | Cardiff Bus | ~15 min | 14 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:55 | 20:05 | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 | James Street (o/s 70) | — |
| 305 | Cardiff Bus | ~11 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:20 | 18:20 | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 | Pomeroy Street (before) | Cardiff Bay |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cardiff Bus Station 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 Cardiff Bus Station to Butetown?
3 routes run directly from Cardiff Bus Station to Butetown: the 304 (First South & West Wales), the 8 (Cardiff Bus), the 305 (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 304, 19 times each weekday — board at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 and get off at Pomeroy Street (before), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cardiff Bus Station to Butetown?
Between 9 minutes on the 304 and 15 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 Cardiff Bus Station to Butetown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 23:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff Bus Station to Butetown?
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.