🚌 Bus from Cardiff to Caerphilly
2 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 20:46 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~50 min | 26 | 07:30 | 20:46 | Greyfriars Road GJ |
| 86X | Stagecoach South Wales | ~27 min | 13 | 06:25 | 19:45 | Heath Hospital Main Entrance (o/s) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cardiff 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 to Caerphilly?
2 routes run directly from Cardiff to Caerphilly: the 26 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 86X (Stagecoach South Wales).
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Caerphilly?
Around 50 minutes on the 26, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Caerphilly?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 26) leaves around 07:30 and the last around 20:46. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Caerphilly?
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.