8 Cardiff circular via Riverside, Grangetown
Operated by Cardiff Bus. First bus 06:29, last bus 20:05. 28 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 8? 95 other bus routes are numbered 8 elsewhere in the UK — see every 8 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:55 | 07:55 | 08:55 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:05 | 19:05 | 20:05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 | 06:55 | 07:55 | 08:55 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:05 | 19:05 | 20:05 |
| Pentre Street (after) | 07:04 | 08:05 | 09:05 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:15 | 18:15 | 19:14 | 20:14 |
| Millennium Centre (o/s) | 07:16 | 08:17 | 09:17 | 10:27 | 11:27 | 12:27 | 13:27 | 14:27 | 15:27 | 16:27 | 17:27 | 18:27 | 19:26 | 20:26 |
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.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Saturday (31 journeys in both directions together, 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 8
8 towards Cardiff Bay
All 15 stops
- Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 Cardiff Bus Station
- Wood Street JR (o/s) Cardiff
- Tudor Street B (o/s) Riverside
- Clare Road (o/s 35) Grangetown
- Pentre Street (after) Grangetown
- Cymmer Street (opp) Grangetown
- Grange Gardens (before) Grangetown
- Ystrad Street (before) Grangetown
- Avondale Road (before) Grangetown
- James Street (o/s 70) Butetown
- Adelaide Street (o/s 5) Butetown
- Mermaid Quay (opp Tesco) Cardiff Bay
- Nat West Building (o/s Portland House) Butetown
- The Flourish (before) Cardiff Bay
- Millennium Centre (o/s) Cardiff Bay
8 towards Cardiff Bus Station
All 13 stops
- Millennium Centre (o/s) Cardiff Bay
- Mermaid Quay (opp Bills) Cardiff Bay
- Adelaide Street (o/s School) Butetown
- James Street (before Police Station) Butetown
- Pomeroy Street (before) Butetown
- Avondale Road (after) Grangetown
- Cambridge Street (before) Grangetown
- Grange Gardens (opp) Grangetown
- Stockland Street (after) Grangetown
- Durham Street Grangetown
- Clare Road (o/s 50) Grangetown
- Beauchamp Street (before) Riverside
- Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 Cardiff Bus Station
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 4 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 22 June 2025 To amend Route, Start & Finish Point and Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 March 2024 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 4 September 2023 Monday to Saturday
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PG0000273/224 · Changes in Cardiff Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 8 bus?
The first 8 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:29 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 8 bus?
The last 8 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 8 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Cardiff Bus sets the fares on the 8. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 8 bus?
The 8 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 PG0000273/224. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.