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PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR COACH BUS DRIVERS AND COACH TOUR OPERATORS

On this page, you will find information for coach drivers and group travel organisers, including a Cardiff city centre and a Cardiff Bay coach-parking map. You’ll also find out where the best pick-up and drop-off points are in Cardiff for coaches.

Please note that all coach parking is allocated on a first come, first served basis and cannot be pre-booked.

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP POINTS

A. North Road (Northbound)
  • 4 spaces in lay-by.
  • Ideal for Cardiff Castle and city centre
  • CF10 3EW
B. North Road (Southbound)
  • Friary Gardens Bus Stand
  • 2 spaces
  • Ideal for Cardiff Castle and city centre
  • CF10 3HH
C. National Museum Cardiff
  • Gorsedd Gardens Road
  • 3 spaces
  • Waiting limited to 15 minutes
  • No return within 1 hour, between 0900 and 2300
  • CF10 3NP
D. International Sports Village
  • Outside the Vindico Arena
  • 2 spaces
  • Waiting limited to 20 minutes
  • No return within 1 hour.
  • CF11 0JS

COACH PARKING

1. Sophia Gardens Car Park
  • 4 spaces
  • Pay and display
  • CF11 9HW
2. Corbett Road
  • 5 spaces
  • First come first served
  • Ideal for city centre and university
  • CF10 3UP
3. Red Dragon Centre
  • For parties visiting the complex
  • First come first served
  • CF10 4JY
4. Bute Place
  • 4 spaces
  • First come first served
  • CF10 4AA
5. Pierhead Street
  • 4 spaces
  • First come first served
  • CF10 4PH

DOWNLOAD THE ‘CARDIFF CITY CENTRE COACH PARKING MAP’

Are you a coach operator visiting Cardiff? Find out where to park safely and legally in Cardiff City Centre.

Cardiff Bay Barrage

DOWNLOAD THE ‘CARDIFF BAY COACH PARKING MAP’

Are you a coach operator visiting Cardiff? Find out where to park safely and legally in Cardiff Bay.

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