Cardiff bus station to open after seven-year delay

An artist's impression of the new building that will include the bus station, apartments, shops and offices

Cardiff will finally get its new bus interchange after a seven year delay, Transport for Wales (TfW) has said.

It had originally been planned to open in 2017, but after setbacks, a new master plan was approved in 2018, followed by delays and the pandemic.

The city has been without an official bus station since the old one was demolished in 2015, as part of the Central Square plans.

A TfW spokesperson said the bus station "will open in spring 2024".

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The interchange will have bays for 14 buses on the north side of Cardiff Central railway station, with more planned for the south in the future.

It will also include apartments, shops and offices, on land next to the headquarters for BBC Cymru Wales in Central Square, on the site of the former bus station.

"The programme of work to deliver an operational bus interchange, including the fit out of the interior of the building, is currently underway," a TfW spokesperson said.

"We're engaging with partners and bus operators to ensure a smooth transition to operation and will provide further updates on progress throughout the coming phases of work."

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