Bus from Penylan to Cardiff Bay
2 direct routes · 22–73 min · first bus 05:54, last bus 19:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cardiff Bay as of 11:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penylan, 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 | ~22 min | 25 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:41 | 19:48 | Earl`s Court Road (before) | Herbert Street (opp No 2) | — |
| 2 | Cardiff Bus | ~73 min | 25 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 05:54 | 19:56 | Southcourt Road (before) | Lloyd George Avenue (adj Station) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penylan 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 or 2 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Penylan to Cardiff Bay?
2 routes run directly from Penylan to Cardiff Bay: the 1 (Cardiff Bus), the 2 (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 1, 25 times each weekday — board at Earl`s Court Road (before) and get off at Herbert Street (opp No 2), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penylan to Cardiff Bay?
Between 22 minutes on the 1 and 73 on the 2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Penylan to Cardiff Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:54 and the last around 19:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penylan to Cardiff Bay?
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.