16 - 21 year olds
From 31 August 2025, the Welsh Government launched a 12-month pilot scheme to make bus travel more affordable for young people aged 16–21 (up to their 22nd birthday). On the 3rd of May 2026, these fares will be changing, please see fares below.
- Single fares are capped at £1
- Multi-operator day tickets capped at £3
You can view the full list of participating operators here: Young Persons Bus Travel Scheme
Weekly and 4-weekly tickets will continue to be available at a 1/3 discount. Other youth day tickets will no longer be available to buy on bus or via our app.
Fares for MTP holders
Travel within Cardiff, Penarth and Llandough
- £1 for one single journey
- £3 for all day travel
- £14 for travel all week
- £590 for annual travel
Please note this is NOT valid on our Skycar service.
Travel within Barry only, within Dinas Powys only or within Sully only (not between areas)
- £1 for one single journey
- £3 for all day travel
- £13.00 travel all week
- £440 for annual travel
Travel between Barry and/or Dinas Powys and/or Sully
- £1 for one single journey
- £3 for all day travel
- £13.00 travel all week
- £440 for annual travel
Full network travel incl. to/from Newport
- £1 for one single journey
- £3 for all day travel
- £17 travel all week
- £700 for annual travel
Fares for 16 - 21 year olds without a MTP
Travel within Cardiff, Penarth and Llandough
- £2.60 for one single journey
- £5.20 for all day travel
- £19 for travel all week
- £760 for annual travel
Travel within Barry only, within Dinas Powys only or within Sully only (not between areas)
- £2.90 for one single journey
- £5.00 for all day travel
- £18.00 travel all week
- £575 for annual travel
Travel between Barry and/or Dinas Powys and/or Sully
- £3.20 for one single journey
- £5.00 for all day travel
- £18.00 travel all week
- £575 for annual travel
Full network travel incl. to/from Newport
- £3.70 for one single journey
- £6.70 for all day travel
- £26 travel all week
- £850 for annual travel
mytravelpass – Your Key to Savings
To benefit from these discounted fares, you’ll need a My Travel Pass (MTP).
- You must show your pass when buying or using a youth ticket.
- Apply online via the Transport for Wales website.
- Your pass will be posted to you once processed.
Buying Single Tickets
- Show your My Travel Pass to the driver.
- Ask for a single ticket and pay by cash, contactless, or Apple/Android Pay.
- Valid for one journey on the same bus – please keep your ticket for the duration of travel.
⚠️ Without a valid My Travel Pass, you’ll need to pay the normal adult fare.
Buying & Using Day Tickets
On Bus
- Show your My Travel Pass to the driver and request a Youth Day Ticket.
- Pay by cash, contactless, or Apple/Android Pay.
- The ticket will include a QR code – scan it when re-boarding and show your My Travel Pass to confirm eligibility.
On the Cardiff Bus App
- The ticket must be activated before travel.
- Once activated, it’s valid across participating operators until last bus that day.
- The ticket will include a QR code – scan it when re-boarding and show your My Travel Pass to confirm eligibility.
Weekly, Monthly and Annual Tickets
- Still available with a 1/3 discount compared to adult fares.
- Valid only on Cardiff Bus services (not other operators).
- Can be used with either a My Travel Pass as proof of eligibility.
- Full ticket range available on our Cardiff Bus tickets page.
Terms & Conditions
- Full scheme terms: mytravelpass Terms & Conditions.
- Cardiff Bus Conditions of Carriage still apply.
- You must always carry your My Travel Pass when buying or using discounted tickets.
- Misuse may result in your card being withdrawn.