Enjoy great days out by bus this summer!

Cardiff Bus have revealed its most popular routes for days out across its network. Hop on the bus to these great locations or plan your own adventure using the journey planning tool on their website or app.

Whether you’re going on a solo trip or taking the family, there’s a ticket for everyone. Simply download the Cardiff Bus app to buy tickets in advance or buy a day ticket from the driver when you board the bus with cash (exact change), contactless or use the Tap On, Tap Off system.

Open top bus rides to Cardiff Bay and Penarth Pier

Service 99 - 10 June – 3 September and 9,10, 16, 17 & 23 September

Bask in the sunshine on Cardiff Bus’ open-top bus, the Skycar. Service 99 departs from St Mary Street in the city centre before making its way to Cardiff Bay and Penarth Pier – perfect for a leisurely stroll along the waterfront and an ice cream on the pier.

Normal Cardiff Bus fares apply on this route.

Barry Island Service 95

For those looking for a traditional day at the seaside, hop on service 95 to Barry Island. Catch this service from Wood Street (JR) in Cardiff city centre and enjoy the sandy beach and cafes that Barry Island has to offer.

Cardiff Bay

Baycar, service 6 (every 15 mins 10

June – 2 September)

For days out in Cardiff Bay, where there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from as well as waterfront walks, hop on board Cardiff Bus’ baycar (service 6), which runs every 15 minutes during the daytime. Buses travel between St. Mary Street (Wyndham Arcade) and Cardiff Bay daily and stop outside the Wales Millennium Centre. You can also catch services 1, 2, 5 and 8 to the Bay.

St Fagans Service 32

Recently voted best free day out, St Fagans is one of Europe’s leading open-air museums. Visit their collection of significant historical buildings relocated from across Wales as well as St Fagans Castle. Service 32 operates daily from Wood Street (JA) and Westgate Street (KM) in the city centre to St Fagans via Canton.

Roath Park

Services 28, 28A and 28B

One of Cardiff’s first public parks is still a favourite with locals and visitors. Enjoy a walk around the lake and the gardens, including the botanic gardens which are situated south of the dam. Catch services 28, 28A and 28B from Hayes Bridge Road (JH) or Churchill Way (HG) in the city centre.

View timetables and a full list of fares online at cardiffbus. com, or search ‘Cardiff Bus’ on Google Pay or the App Store.