Bus from Cardiff to Penarth
7 direct routes · 20–65 min · first bus 06:42, last bus 23:31 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:11, last bus 20:01.
Next buses to Penarth as of 18:22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | Cardiff Bus | ~24 min | 35 | Sat 31 · Sun 8 | 08:24 | 23:31 | Tudor Street Lane (o/s 79) | Penarth Station (after) | Llandough |
| 94 | Cardiff Bus | ~24 min | 29 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 06:56 | 23:01 | Tudor Street Lane (o/s 79) | Penarth Station (after) | Llandough |
| 93 | Cardiff Bus | ~24 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:11 | 18:21 | Tudor Street Lane (o/s 79) | Penarth Station (after) | Llandough |
| 7 | Cardiff Bus | ~65 min | 7 | weekdays only | 09:18 | 15:28 | Westgate Street KG (o/s) | Windsor Terrace (o/s 32) | Llandough |
| 305 | Cardiff Bus | ~46 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:29 | 18:28 | The Flourish (before) | St Cyres School (before) | Cardiff Bay |
| 92B | Cardiff Bus | ~25 min | 4 | weekdays only | 06:42 | 08:45 | Tudor Street Lane (o/s 79) | Penarth Station (after) | Llandough |
| 93S | Cardiff Bus | ~20 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:38 | 07:38 | Staples (nr) | Mountjoy Avenue (after) | — |
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 92 bus, 94 bus, 93 bus, 7 bus, 305 bus, 92B bus or 93S bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cardiff to Penarth?
7 routes run directly from Cardiff to Penarth: the 92 (Cardiff Bus), the 94 (Cardiff Bus), the 93 (Cardiff Bus), the 7 (Cardiff Bus), the 305 (Cardiff Bus), the 92B (Cardiff Bus), the 93S (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 92, 35 times each weekday — board at Tudor Street Lane (o/s 79) and get off at Penarth Station (after), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Penarth?
Between 20 minutes on the 93S and 65 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Llandough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Penarth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:42 and the last around 23:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Penarth?
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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.