Journey Time
Service Frequency
Weather Permitting
Aquabus Waterbus Service
LINKING CARDIFF CITY TO CARDIFF BAY
Our Aquabus offers an hourly waterbus service between Cardiff Castle grounds in the city centre and Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay. Glide along the River Taff — a beautiful, relaxing alternative to the bus or a long walk.
The boat departs Castle Grounds (Bute Park) on the hour and returns from Mermaid Quay on the half hour. Full wheelchair, pushchair, and bicycle access — no steps, easy modern boarding. Stable aluminium catamaran hull with 8 watertight compartments.
Full wheelchair, pushchair and bicycle access
Easy access — no steps
Comfortable modern bus-style seating
Very stable and safe aluminium catamaran hull
Modern eco-friendly vessels
Request stop at Taff's Mead Embankment
Call the boat on 07500 556 556 for request stops. You can request pick up from Penarth Barrage & Taffs Mead Embankment
Ticket Prices
Tickets can be purchased on board. Advance booking advised to avoid disappointment.
Daily Schedule
Timetables
From the City
Castle Grounds → Mermaid Quay (on the hour)
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
From the City
Mermaid Quay → Castle Grounds (half past the hour)
10:30
11:30
12:30
13:30
14:30
15:30
16:00
16:30
FROM THE CITY
Bute Park / Cardiff Castle Grounds
POSTCODE: CF10 3RB / W3W: FROCK.SHADES.LAME
Departs on the hour — starting 10:00am
FROM THE BAY
Lower Boardwalk / Mermaid Quay
POSTCODE: CF10 5BZ / W3W: BADGE.FELL.OLIVE
Departs at half past the hour — starting 10:30am
WHY AQUABUS?
Fully Accessible
Full wheelchair, pushchair and bicycle access. Easy boarding — no steps.
Bikes & Buggies Free
No charge for bicycles or pushchairs. Modern, stable catamaran hull.
All Ages
Children under 3 travel free. Family friendly on every single trip.
All Year Round
Hourly service running all year, weather permitting — reliable and regular.