13 Cardiff to Michaelston Super Ely via Riverside, Caerau
Operated by Cardiff Bus. Registered as running via Ely, Canton. First bus 06:55, last bus 22:45. 49 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 10:27, last 18:27. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 13? 56 other bus routes are numbered 13 elsewhere in the UK — see every 13 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:27 | 11:27 | 12:27 | 13:27 | 14:27 | 15:27 | 16:27 | 17:27 | 18:27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9 | 10:27 | 11:27 | 12:27 | 13:27 | 14:27 | 15:27 | 16:27 | 17:27 | 18:27 |
| Canton Chapter Arts Centre (nr) | 10:40 | 11:41 | 12:41 | 13:41 | 14:41 | 15:41 | 16:41 | 17:41 | 18:37 |
| Bowling Green (opp) | 10:49 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 16:50 | 17:50 | 18:46 |
| Penmark Road (before) | 10:57 | 11:58 | 12:58 | 13:58 | 14:58 | 15:58 | 16:58 | 17:58 | 18:54 |
| Mansell Avenue (before) | 11:00 | 12:01 | 13:01 | 14:01 | 15:01 | 16:01 | 17:01 | 18:01 | 18:57 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Cardiff Bus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Friday (66 journeys in both directions together, against 49), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Cardiff Bus before you travel.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Saturday (85 journeys in both directions together, against 28), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Cardiff Bus before you travel.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Friday (66 journeys in both directions together, against 49), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Cardiff Bus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 13
13 towards Michaelston Super Ely
All 29 stops
- Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9 Cardiff Bus Station
- Westgate Street KL (o/s) Cardiff
- Cardiff Bridge KR (o/s) Cardiff
- St Davids Hospital (opp) Riverside
- Wyndham Crescent (after) Canton
- Albert Street (before) Canton
- Canton Chapter Arts Centre (nr) Canton
- Radnor Court (before) Canton
- Clive Road (after) Canton
- Wessex St (before) Canton
- Victoria Park 3 (at) Victoria Park
- Windway Road (before) Canton
- Ely Bridge (before) Canton
- Colin Way (after) Caerau
- Pendine Road (before) Ely
- Pendoylan Court (nr) Ely
- Bowling Green (opp) Ely
- Charteris Road (before) Ely
- Archer Terrace (before) Ely
- Baptist Church (opp) Ely
- Llewellyn Avenue (after) Ely
- Archer Road (o/s 151) Ely
- Snowden Road (opp 14) Ely
- Jackson Road (before) Ely
- Sevenoaks Road (after) Ely
- Penmark Road (before) Ely
- Western Cemetery (nr) Ely
- Michaelston Road (opp Spar) Michaelston Super Ely
- Mansell Avenue (before) Michaelston Super Ely
13 towards Cardiff
All 29 stops
- Mansell Avenue (before) Michaelston Super Ely
- Coed Arhyd (after) Michaelston Super Ely
- Denison Way (before) Michaelston Super Ely
- Deepwood Close (before) Michaelston Super Ely
- Mostyn Road (after) Ely
- Sevenoaks Road (after) Ely
- Jackson Road (after) Ely
- Snowden Road (after) Ely
- Cadvan Road (before) Ely
- Llewellyn Avenue (before) Ely
- Baptist Church (opp) Ely
- Plymouth Wood Road (o/s 128) Ely
- Charteris Road (after) Ely
- Bowling Green (o/s) Ely
- Cherrydale Road (before) Ely
- Mill Road (o/s 10) Ely
- Ely Bridge (after) Canton
- Windway Road (before) Canton
- Victoria Park 2 (o/s) Victoria Park
- Nesta Road (after) Canton
- Clive Road (before) Canton
- Radnor Court (o/s) Canton
- Canton Chapter Arts Centre (nr) Canton
- Albert Street (before) Canton
- Wyndham Crescent (before) Canton
- Neville Street (o/s 5) Riverside
- Despenser Gardens (opp) Riverside
- Fitzhamon Embankment (opp 17) Riverside
- Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9 Cardiff Bus Station
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 19 July 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 22 June 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 June 2024 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 September 2023 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PG0000273/208 · Changes in Cardiff Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 13 bus?
The first 13 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 13 bus?
The last 13 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 13 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Cardiff Bus sets the fares on the 13. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 13 bus?
The 13 is operated by Cardiff Bus.
Timetable data from Cardiff Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PG0000273/208. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.