Bus from Roath to Cathays
4 direct routes · about 6 min · first bus 05:29, last bus 23:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cathays as of 03:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Roath, 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 | ~6 min | 75 | Sat 43 · Sun 34 | 05:29 | 23:23 | Northcote Lane (before) | Woodville Road (after) | — |
| 2 | Cardiff Bus | ~5 min | 25 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:01 | 20:02 | Angus Street (before) | Woodville Road (after) | — |
| M1 | Cardiff Bus | ~6 min | 10 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 20:03 | Angus Street (before) | Woodville Road (after) | — |
| 619 | Cardiff Bus | ~8 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:50 | 07:50 | West Grove (o/s) | Woodville Road (after) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Roath 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, 2 bus, M1 bus or 619 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Roath to Cathays?
4 routes run directly from Roath to Cathays: the 9 (Cardiff Bus), the 2 (Cardiff Bus), the M1 (Cardiff Bus), the 619 (Cardiff Bus). The most frequent is the 9, 75 times each weekday — board at Northcote Lane (before) and get off at Woodville Road (after), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Roath to Cathays?
Around 6 minutes on the 9, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Roath to Cathays?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:29 and the last around 23:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Roath to Cathays?
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.