Local single fares
🚌 Cardiff Bus Local Single Fares
Explore affordable travel options within Cardiff's designated fare zones. Whether you're commuting in the city centre, Ely, or Pontprennau/Pentwyn/Llanedeyrn, we've got you covered.
🎟️ Fare Overview
| Zone | Adult | Child / MTP |
|---|---|---|
| City Centre (Inner-city) | £2.00 | £1.40 |
| Ely | £2.00 | £1.40 |
| Pontprennau / Pentwyn / Llanedeyrn | £2.00 | £1.40 |
Note: These fares apply to single journeys within the specified zones.
📍 Fare Zones
🏙️ Inner-city Fare Zone
- Coverage: From Victoria Park (Canton) in the west to Pen-y-lan Library in the east; from Corbett Road in the north to South Loudon Place in the south.
- Benefit: Travel from Albany Road to the city centre or Victoria Park to the city centre for £2.00, saving 50p compared to ordinary single tickets.
🏠 Ely Local Fares
- Coverage: Travel between Ely Legion / Colin Way and Culverhouse Cross on routes 13, 17, 18, 96.
- Benefit: Save 50p compared to standard single tickets within this zone.
🛒 Pontprennau / Pentwyn / Llanedeyrn
- Coverage: Travel between The Maelfa (Services 57/58) and Pontprennau Asda.
- Benefit: Enjoy cheaper single tickets for local journeys within this area.
📄 Additional Resources
- View a PDF of the inner-city fare zone map
- View a PDF of the local Ely fare map
- View a PDF of the Pontprennau and Pentwyn local fare map
- View Full Network Map
📲 Convenient Ticketing Options
- Onboard Purchase: Pay directly on the bus using cash or contactless, tap on/ tap off.