Bus from Cathays Park to Llanishen (Cardiff)
2 direct routes · 29–37 min · first bus 05:27, last bus 23:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Llanishen (Cardiff) as of 16:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cathays Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Cardiff Bus | ~37 min | 70 | Sat 58 · Sun 27 | 05:27 | 23:25 | Corbett Road (before) | Birchgrove Station (before) | — |
| 86 | Cardiff Bus | ~29 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:05 | 17:36 | Corbett Road (before) | Newborough Avenue (before) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cathays Park 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 27 bus or 86 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cathays Park to Llanishen?
2 routes run directly from Cathays Park to Llanishen: the 27 (Cardiff Bus), the 86 (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 27, 70 times each weekday — board at Corbett Road (before) and get off at Birchgrove Station (before), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cathays Park to Llanishen?
Between 29 minutes on the 86 and 37 on the 27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cathays Park to Llanishen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:27 and the last around 23:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cathays Park to Llanishen?
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.