Bus from Cardiff to Caerphilly
2 direct routes · 26–46 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 20:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Caerphilly as of 04:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cardiff, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~46 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 11 | 07:37 | 20:45 | North Road Clinic (o/s) | South Gate Square | Taffs Well, Glan-y-llyn & Nantgarw |
| 86X | Stagecoach South Wales | ~26 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:25 | 19:45 | Heath Hospital Main Entrance (o/s) | Caerphilly Library / The Twyn (opp) | Thornhill |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 26 bus timetable.
Fares from Cardiff to Caerphilly
- £5.80 adult single on the 86X (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 Cardiff to Caerphilly?
2 routes run directly from Cardiff to Caerphilly: the 26 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 86X (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 26, 14 times each weekday — board at North Road Clinic (o/s) and get off at South Gate Square, about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Caerphilly?
Between 26 minutes on the 86X and 46 on the 26, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Taffs Well, Glan-y-llyn, Nantgarw on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Caerphilly?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 20:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Caerphilly?
An adult single from Cardiff to Caerphilly is £5.80 on the 86X (Stagecoach South Wales), from Heath Hospital Main Entrance (o/s) to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn (opp). 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.