About Cardiff Bus Station
Opened in the summer of 2024, Cardiff's main bus station is so new that the paint has barely had time to dry. It's been a long time coming, with residents of the Welsh capital having to make do without a central bus station since 2015. Now, however, the bus station, located right next to the city's main train station, is open for business, with 14 bus bays serving both local and regional buses going to and from the city.
Almost from the moment you arrive, you'll want to find luggage storage in Cardiff so you can leave heavy bags behind. Luckily, our luggage storage service makes it easy to find convenient luggage storage no matter where you are. Use our app to find Cardiff luggage storage at the bus station or anywhere else in the city that works for you. Then book luggage storage in advance and store luggage at one of our luggage storage facilities, like the main one at Cardiff Bus Station.
How does the luggage storage process work at Cardiff Bus Station?
- Effortless booking: Using the Bounce app, you can quickly find and reserve a storage spot near Cardiff Bus Station. Finding luggage storage in Cardiff has never been easier.
- Secure transactions: Forget about trying to find cash and book your luggage storage online with our secure system instead.
- Flexible storage periods: Unlike hourly lockers, Bounce offers a flat daily rate, helping to ensure your trip to Cardiff costs less than you might think. It's also simple to add time to your storage booking using the app.
- Guaranteed space: Booking in advance means that we reserve your storage spot, so you don’t get to the station ready to explore only to realize that all the available lockers are occupied.
How to get to and from Cardiff Bus Station
When your travel plans have you arriving at Cardiff Bus Station, located at Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom, knowing how to get around the city is crucial. Here are the key connections:
Bus services
- National Express: Connects to cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Bristol.
- Megabus: Offers services to destinations including London, Bristol, and Swansea.
- Stagecoach: Operates regional and long-distance services throughout South Wales.
- Cardiff buses: Routes 13, 25, 32, 61, 62, 95, and 96 connect to different parts of Cardiff, including Cardiff Bay, Heath Hospital, and Lisvane.
- TrawsCymru services: Connect to various locations across Wales, including Swansea, Aberystwyth, and Brecon.
Train connections
Cardiff Central Station
Located adjacent to the bus station, this train hub provides easy access to various transport options.
- Great Western Railway (GWR): Connects to cities such as London Paddington, Bristol, and Swansea.
- Transport for Wales: Provides regional services across Wales and to destinations such as Manchester, Birmingham, and Shrewsbury.
Cardiff Queen Street Station
Located approximately 0.5 miles from the bus station - the equivalent of a 10-minute walk.
- Transport for Wales: Connects to the Valleys and Cardiff local lines, serving destinations such as Penarth, Caerphilly, and Barry.
Airport transfers
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Accessible via the T9 Cardiff Airport Express bus service, which provides a direct connection from the bus station to the airport (40 mins).
- Alternatively, take a train from Cardiff Central Station to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station, followed by a shuttle bus to the airport (45 mins total).
It only takes a few seconds to book your Cardiff luggage storage with Bounce. By partnering with local hotels, restaurants, shops, and other businesses, we make sure you can find convenient locations to leave your things at Cardiff Bus Station, Cardiff Central Railway Station, Cardiff Castle, or anywhere else in the city you want to go. Our left luggage facilities make sure you always have luggage storage options in the Welsh capital city so you can explore Cardiff more easily.