Bus from Riverside (Cardiff) to Cardiff Bay
4 direct routes · 15–76 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cardiff Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Cardiff Bus | ~15 min | 72 | Sat 41 · Sun 32 | 06:38 | 23:29 | Tudor Street B (o/s) | Prospect Place (nr) | — |
| 1 | Cardiff Bus | ~76 min | 25 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:57 | 19:03 | Leckwith Place (after) | Herbert Street (opp No 2) | — |
| 2 | Cardiff Bus | ~19 min | 25 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:51 | 20:47 | Leckwith Place (after) | Lloyd George Avenue (adj Station) | — |
| 8 | Cardiff Bus | ~19 min | 14 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 20:08 | Tudor Street B (o/s) | Millennium Centre (o/s) | — |
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 9 bus, 1 bus, 2 bus or 8 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Riverside to Cardiff Bay?
4 routes run directly from Riverside to Cardiff Bay: the 9 (Cardiff Bus), the 1 (Cardiff Bus), the 2 (Cardiff Bus), the 8 (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 9, 72 times each weekday — board at Tudor Street B (o/s) and get off at Prospect Place (nr), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Riverside to Cardiff Bay?
Between 15 minutes on the 9 and 76 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Riverside to Cardiff Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Riverside 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.