Summer Days Out by Bus

There’s plenty to do in and around Cardiff, so hop on a bus for great value travel. With regular all-year round services as well as summer specials you’ll be able to explore our local area with Cardiff Bus from as little as £3.47 per day. So, what are you waiting for? Here are some ideas for great local days out by bus.

Penarth

Catch the fabulous open-top* bus (service 99) from the city centre (Wyndham Arcade or Kingsway) for a quick breeze down to the waterfront by Penarth Pier or get off at Mermaid Quay if that takes your fancy instead. * open-top from the end of July. A regular bus will run on this service until then.

Barry Island

Barry Island is Cardiff’s local day out by the seaside whatever your age. Service 95 (from outside the Philharmonic) will get you there to enjoy blissful sandy beaches and family amusements. You’ll also fi nd restaurants and cafés for a quick cappuccino or delicious meal.

Cardiff Bay

You’re never stuck for things to see and do in Cardiff Bay, and it’s so easy to get there and back with the frequent Baycar bus (service 6) from the city centre (Wyndham Arcade). Services 1, 2, 5 and 8 also travel to Cardiff Bay from different areas of Cardiff. off the bus as many times as you’d like on that day. Save money by buying tickets in advance on their app. There you can buy a day to go ticket for £3.80 or a bundle of 3-day tickets for just £10.40. Paying on the bus? Tickets cost £4 and can be purchased by contactless or cash, but you’ll need the exact change.

Family

The bus operator’s popular family ticket, for up to 5 people (with at least 1 adult and 1 child) is reduced on weekends and during school holidays to just £5.50 for the Cardiff zone or £8 for the Cardiff, Barry and Newport zone, so the whole family can enjoy a day out together.

Group

If you’re travelling as a group of up to 5 people within the Cardiff zone, then the Group Day-to-go is just the ticket for you. Buy when you get on the bus or on the app for just £10. That’s as little as £2 each!

Travelling further afi eld?

Cardiff Bus also run buses to Barry and Newport. Enjoy unlimited travel in Cardiff, Barry and to/from Newport for just £5.30 on the app or £5.50 on the bus. If you need to travel with more than one bus operator, purchase a Network Rider ticket from your local Cardiff Bus and explore more of South East Wales.

There are plenty more fun ideas and a handy journey planning tool on Cardiff Bus’ website – cardiffbus.com.

Cheers drive!

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