Bus from Riverside (Cardiff) to Butetown
2 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 06:51, last bus 20:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Butetown as of 11:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Riverside, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cardiff Bus | ~15 min | 25 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:51 | 20:47 | Leckwith Place (after) | James Street (o/s 70) | — |
| 8 | Cardiff Bus | ~12 min | 14 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 20:08 | Tudor Street B (o/s) | James Street (o/s 70) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Riverside 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 2 bus or 8 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Riverside to Butetown?
2 routes run directly from Riverside to Butetown: the 2 (Cardiff Bus), the 8 (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 2, 25 times each weekday — board at Leckwith Place (after) and get off at James Street (o/s 70), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Riverside to Butetown?
Around 15 minutes on the 2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Riverside to Butetown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:51 and the last around 20:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Riverside to Butetown?
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.