Bus from Penarth to Cardiff
7 direct routes · 18–72 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cardiff as of 10:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penarth, 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 | ~18 min | 37 | Sat 33 · Sun 8 | 06:15 | 23:08 | Windsor Terrace (o/s 32) | Beauchamp Street (before) | Llandough |
| 94 | Cardiff Bus | ~18 min | 29 | Sat 27 · Sun 15 | 06:30 | 22:40 | Windsor Terrace (o/s 32) | Beauchamp Street (before) | Llandough |
| 93 | Cardiff Bus | ~18 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 18:20 | Windsor Terrace (o/s 32) | Beauchamp Street (before) | Llandough |
| 7 | Cardiff Bus | ~72 min | 8 | weekdays only | 09:35 | 16:40 | Windsor Terrace (o/s 32) | North Road Clinic (o/s) | Llandough |
| 305 | Cardiff Bus | ~35 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 08:41 | 20:04 | Windsor Terrace (o/s 32) | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 | Cardiff Bay |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 92B, 93S
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92B | Cardiff Bus | ~21 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:38 | 16:20 | Windsor Terrace (o/s 32) | Beauchamp Street (before) | Llandough |
| 93S | Cardiff Bus | ~29 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 14:50 | 14:51 | St Cyres School (before) | Beauchamp Street (before) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penarth 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 Penarth to Cardiff?
7 routes run directly from Penarth to Cardiff: 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, 37 times each weekday — board at Windsor Terrace (o/s 32) and get off at Beauchamp Street (before), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penarth to Cardiff?
Between 18 minutes on the 92 and 72 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 Penarth to Cardiff?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penarth to Cardiff?
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.