🚌 Bus from Cardiff Bus Station to Cardiff Bay
5 direct routes · about 6 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 22:10 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cardiff Bus | ~6 min | 47 | 07:40 | 22:10 | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 |
| 304 | First South & West Wales | ~7 min | 28 | 05:00 | 23:05 | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 |
| Sky | Cardiff Bus | ~8 min | 23 | 10:00 | 17:00 | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 |
| 8 | Cardiff Bus | ~22 min | 14 | 06:55 | 20:05 | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 |
| 305 | Cardiff Bus | ~10 min | 7 | 09:20 | 18:20 | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cardiff Bus Station to Cardiff Bay?
5 routes run directly from Cardiff Bus Station to Cardiff Bay: the 6 (Cardiff Bus), the 304 (First South & West Wales), the Sky (Cardiff Bus), the 8 (Cardiff Bus), the 305 (Cardiff Bus).
How long does the bus take from Cardiff Bus Station to Cardiff Bay?
Around 6 minutes on the 6, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff Bus Station to Cardiff Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 6) leaves around 07:40 and the last around 22:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff Bus Station to Cardiff Bay?
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.