Cardiff Bus Launches New Routes

Cardiff Bus has announced a series of extra services for those looking for great local days out this summer, including an open-top bus route to Cardiff Bay and Penarth Pier.

Open-top bus to Cardiff Bay & Penarth Pier

Daily 26 June – 30 August Bask in the sunshine on Cardiff Bus’ open-top bus to Cardiff Bay or Penarth Pier. The bus stops outside the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay before heading to Penarth Pier Pavilion – perfect for a leisurely stroll along the pier and esplanade or wander up the hill to discover the tranquillity of the flower gardens of Alexandra Park and Windsor Gardens. There are several cafés and restaurants along the esplanade to sit back, relax and enjoy a drink or some food. The opentop bus will run on an hourly basis every day between 26 June and 30 August.

Island Flyer to Barry Island

Daily 26 July – 30 August For those looking for a traditional day at the seaside, Cardiff Bus are running an additional route to Barry Island. As well as Route 95 which departs from the city centre, the bus operator will run an Island Flyer route from St Mellons, Llanrumney and Tremorfa which will allow passengers to travel to Barry Island direct with a grandstand view on double deck buses. Island Flyer’s will run daily from 26 July until 30 August, linking eastern Cardiff directly to both Cardiff Bay and Barry Island.

Cardiff Bay

every 15 mins 26 June – 30 August For days out in Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Bus’ baycar will run every 15 minutes daily and will start from Kingsway in the city centre for easy access to and from Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and National Museum of Wales, as well as offering convenient connections to more of its services. The journey will take just 10 minutes from the city centre and passengers can connect to and from the baycar at Kingsway, Westgate Street or St. Mary Street (Wyndham Arcade).

Fares

Normal fares apply on these summer special services. For travel in Cardiff and Penarth Adult day ticket - £4 on the bus or £3.80 on the Cardiff Bus app Under 16 or My Travel Pass holder - £2.60 on the bus or £2.50 on the Cardiff Bus app For travel in Cardiff and Barry Adult day ticket - £5.50 or £5.30 on the Cardiff Bus app Under 16 or My Travel Pass holder - £3.60 or £3.50 on the Cardiff Bus app Family ticket offer Family tickets are reduced on weekends and during school holidays. Families of up to 5 (max of 2 adults and must include 1 child) can travel in Cardiff and Penarth for £5.50 or across the entire Cardiff Bus network, including to Barry for £8.