25 Cardiff circular via Llandaff, Whitchurch
Operated by Cardiff Bus. First bus 07:15, last bus 18:35. 22 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 08:45, last 17:45. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 25? 61 other bus routes are numbered 25 elsewhere in the UK — see every 25 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:45 | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 14:45 | 15:45 | 16:45 | 17:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 | 08:45 | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 14:45 | 15:45 | 16:45 | 17:45 |
| Black Lion (after) | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:59 |
| Clos Newydd (opp) | 09:08 | 10:08 | 11:08 | 12:08 | 13:08 | 14:08 | 15:08 | 16:08 | 17:08 | 18:07 |
| Three Elms (opp) | 09:14 | 10:14 | 11:14 | 12:14 | 13:14 | 14:14 | 15:14 | 16:14 | 17:14 | 18:13 |
| Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:35 | 15:35 | 16:35 | 17:35 | 18:30 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 (32 journeys, against 22), 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 (43 journeys, against 21), 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 (32 journeys, against 22), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Cardiff Bus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 25
25 towards Cardiff Bus Station
All 38 stops
- Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 Cardiff Bus Station
- Westgate Street KM (o/s) Cardiff
- Cardiff Bridge KQ (o/s) Cardiff
- Cathedral Road (o/s 9) Pontcanna
- Talbot Street (after) Pontcanna
- Beverley Hotel (after) Pontcanna
- Berthwin Street (before) Pontcanna
- Halfway Hotel (o/s) Pontcanna
- Dulwich House (before) Llandaff
- Palace Road (opp 45) Llandaff
- Western Avenue (before) Llandaff
- Black Lion (after) Llandaff
- Heathcock (opp) Llandaff
- Radyr Court Road (before) Llandaff
- Ysgol Glantaf (opp) Llandaff North
- James & Jenkins (after Pineapple) Llandaff North
- Llandaff Station (before) Llandaff North
- Church Road (after) Whitchurch
- Clos Newydd (opp) Whitchurch
- Kelston Road (after) Whitchurch
- Velindre Hospital (after) Whitchurch
- Whitchurch Library (o/s) Whitchurch
- Plas y Llan (after) Whitchurch
- Merthyr Road Shops (o/s Opticians) Whitchurch
- Three Elms (opp) Whitchurch
- Ararat Church (after) Whitchurch
- The Philog (o/s 71) Whitchurch
- Cross Inn (before) Birchgrove
- Gabalfa Interchange 6 (o/s) Gabalfa
- St Josephs Convent (o/s former) Gabalfa
- Cathays High School (o/s) Maindy
- Blackweir (opp) Blackweir
- Rosemount (after) Blackweir
- College Road RK (o/s) Cathays Park
- Law Courts RJ (o/s) Cathays Park
- Kingsway GR (o/s) Cardiff Castle
- Westgate Street KG (o/s) Cardiff
- Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 Cardiff Bus Station
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 25 bus?
The first 25 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 25 bus?
The last 25 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 25 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Cardiff Bus sets the fares on the 25. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 25 bus?
The 25 is operated by Cardiff Bus.
Timetable data from Cardiff Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.