Bus from Fairwater (Cardiff) to Penylan
3 direct routes · 42–81 min · first bus 06:07, last bus 19:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penylan as of 07:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fairwater, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff Bus | ~42 min | 25 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:07 | 19:13 | Ely Road (opp) | Earl`s Court Road (before) | — |
| 102 | Cardiff Bus | ~81 min | 6 | weekdays only | 06:45 | 17:48 | Peter Lea Primary (o/s) | Colchester Avenue Bottom (after) | — |
| 101 | Cardiff Bus | ~81 min | 5 | weekdays only | 07:33 | 16:48 | Peter Lea Primary (o/s) | Colchester Avenue Bottom (after) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fairwater 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 1 bus, 102 bus or 101 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Fairwater to Penylan?
3 routes run directly from Fairwater to Penylan: the 1 (Cardiff Bus), the 102 (Cardiff Bus), the 101 (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 1, 25 times each weekday — board at Ely Road (opp) and get off at Earl`s Court Road (before), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fairwater to Penylan?
Between 42 minutes on the 1 and 81 on the 102, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fairwater to Penylan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:07 and the last around 19:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fairwater to Penylan?
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.