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Reduced service on the 39
- Affected routes:
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39
We're sorry to inform the following journey on #GCB39 1835 From Helston to relubbus and the #GCB39A Relubbus to long rock will be will not be running due to driver sickness . We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Diversions Truro Park & Ride Services in Truro City Centre
- Affected routes:
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PR1
- Affected stops:
- Haven House, SE-bound
- Victoria Square, W-bound
Due to ongoing roadworks and closures in Truro City centre, we regret to announce that Truro Park & Ride buses travelling from Tregurra towards Langarth will be diverted via St Clement Street and Union Street and are unable to serve stops in Quay Street or Victoria Square.
For the duration of this diversion, buses travelling towards Langarth will serve the bus stops outside the NCP car park in St Clement Street and opposite the Wig and Pen public House in Francis Street.
Buses travelling from Langarth towards Tregurra are unaffected by this diversion, and will operate via the usual route and serve all the usual bus stops.
Service 8 Road Closure - Rectory Road, St Buryan (School Service AM/PM)
- Affected routes:
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8
#GCB08
Due to a road closure between Merry Maidens and St Buryan buses will divert from St Buryan to Sparnon and on to St Buryan Church, turn at Rectory Road and continue normal route .The afternoon will be the same route in reverse. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Lands’ End Coaster: Rectory Road to Boskenna Cross, St Buryan
- Affected routes:
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LAND
From 12/03/25 to 17/03/25, there will be closure on the road from Rectory Road to Boskenna Cross, St Buryan affecting the Lands’ End Coaster.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
St Ives Malakoff Bus Stop
- Affected stops:
- Bus Station, SE-bound
Due to the presence of roadworks at The Malakoff (A3074) in St Ives, buses are currently unable to stop at the usual bus stop. For the duration of these works, there will be a temporary bus stop sited a short distance along the road in The Terrace.
St Minver to Tredrizzick, Road Closure
- Affected routes:
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96
Due to a road closure #GCB96 buses will on diversion. From Wadebridge at St Minver on to Menefreda Way, B3314, Keiro Lane and normal route from The Pityme Inn. From Polzeath after Pityme Inn, Keiro Lane, B3314 in to St Minver, Menefreda Way, B3314 to Wadebridge. School Buses have access. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. .
Truro Gas Works Monday 3rd March - Sunday 6th April
- Affected stops:
- Museum, E-bound
- Victoria Square, W-bound
- Boscawen Street, E-bound
- Calenick Street, NE-bound
- Infirmary Hill, N-bound
#GCB36 (Sunday Only) #GCB40 #GCB85 #TFC304 #GCB66 #GCB484 #GCB485 #GCB496 #GCB497
Due to Gas Works in Truro City Centre no services will be able to serve Boscawen Street & Victoria Square in both directions.
Services 36 (Sunday Only), 40, 85 & 304
Services will be on diversion between the Bus Station & Ferris Town via St Austell Street, St Clements Street, Union Street & Castle Street in both directions. Passengers are advised to use either the Bus Station, Temporary Stops along St Austell Street & St Clements Street or on Frances Street Opposite Reeds Pharmacy for Outbound Services & the bus stand opposite Eastern Dragon for Inbound Services.
Service 66 Morning Journey Only
Service 66 Am wont be able to serve Calenick Street & the Museum, Service will instead divert from Lemon Street via Fairmantle Street, Tabernacle Street then terminate at Lemon Quay.
Service 484
Services towards Rosedale Estate will serve Haven House as normal then divert via St Austell Street, St Clements Street, Union Street & Castle Street. Passengers are advised to use either the Haven House, Temporary Stops along St Austell Street & St Clements Street or on Frances Street Opposite Reeds Pharmacy.
Services towards Maplas Road Estate will be on diversion from Pydar Street via St Clements Street & St Austell Street to Haven house, Passengers are advised to use temporary Stops along St Austell Street & St Clements Street or Haven House for there journey's.
Service 485
Services towards Dobbs Lane will serve Haven House as normal then divert via St Austell Street, St Clements Street, Union Street & Castle Street. Passengers are advised to use either Haven House, Temporary Stops along St Austell Street & St Clements Street or on Frances Street Opposite Reeds Pharmacy.
Services Towards Chellow Road will be on diversion between Truro Health Park & Haven House. Services wont serve Infirmary Hill & Calenick Street in Addition to Victoria Square & Boscawen Street. Services will divert from the Health Park via Lemon Street down to Boscawen Street & Princes Street to continue as normal from Haven House. Passengers are advised to use stops on Lemon Street or Haven House.
Service 496
Services towards Maplas will not be able to serve the Museum or Boscawen Street so will instead start and terminate at Lemon Quay. Service will then divert along the bottom of lemon street into Boscawen Street & Princes Street to serve Haven House, Passengers are advised to use either Lemon Quay or Haven House.
Services towards Truro from Morlaix Avenue will not serve Haven House or Victoria Square and will divert via Fairmantle Street & Tabernacle Street to terminate at Lemon Quay.
Service 497
The 17:38 journey from Truro Museum to Summercourt will not be calling at Truro Museum or Boscawen Street, This service will start from lemon quay instead then use Lemon Street, Boscawen Street & Princess Street to serve Haven House as normal. Passengers are advised to use Lemon Quay or Haven House.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Truro Gas Works
- Affected stops:
- Boscawen Street, E-bound
- Victoria Square, W-bound
- Museum, E-bound
From 03/03/25 to 07/04/25 River Street through to St Nicholas Street will be closed as part of the ongoing works in Truro.
For the duration of these works, buses U1, U1a, U1E, T1, T2 and T3 will divert at Frances Street and travel to and from Truro Bus Station via Union Street, St Clement Street, St Austell Street, Morlaix Avenue and Quay Street in both directions. During this time we regret to announce that buses will be unable to serve the usual bus stops at Victoria Square (on outbound journeys) and River Street and Boscawen Street (on inbound journeys). There is a temporary bus stop in place in Francis Street and opposite the NCP car park in st Clement Street (for inbound journeys). Customers travelling towards Truro Rail Station should use either the Bus Station or the stop opposite the Wig and Pen public house in Francis Street.
Customers are advised that there are different arrangements in place for Truro Park & Ride services. Please see the separate announcement for details.
Diversion on the 180
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180
#GCB180
Due to a road closure, buses are unable to serve Kings Hill. Services will divert via A3072 towards Stratton & A39 in both directions. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Diversion on the 950
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950
- Affected stops:
- Five Acres, W-bound
- Five Acres, E-bound
- Forge Way, NW-bound
- Forge, SW-bound
- Nursing Home, NW-bound
- Nursing Home, SE-bound
- Top Hendra Road, N-bound
- Top Hendra Road, SW-bound
- Hendra, N-bound
- Boxing Club, NW-bound
- St Georges Church, NW-bound
- Railway Station, E-bound
- Railway Station, W-bound
- Sainsbury, NE-bound
- County Arms, E-bound
- County Arms, W-bound
- Penwethers Lane, SE-bound
- Penwethers Lane, NW-bound
- All Saints Church, E-bound
- All Saints Church, W-bound
- Newbridge Turn, W-bound
- Newbridge Turn, E-bound
- Lay By, E-bound
- Homebase, E-bound
- Truro College, E-bound
Due to the closure of the B3284, service 950 will divert via the A30 Chiverton Cross and the A390 to and from Truro College. Buses will be unable to serve any stops between the Chybucca junction and Truro College in both directions for the duration of this diversion.
Those customers wishing to travel between Shortlanesend and Truro College should catch the 85 service into Truro Bus Station, then catch a T1, T2, T3, U1, U1a, 40 or any other local service operating between Truro City Centre and Truro College.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Road Closure - B3284, Allet
- Affected routes:
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85
#GCB85.
Due to a road closure, buses are unable to serve along the B3284 towards Chybucca & B3288. Services will divert via Allet towards the Wildlife Centre in both directions.
St Budeaux Square -Plymouth Buses towards City stop moved
Due to works between Monday 17th Feb and Sunday 2nd March SB2 stop at St Budeaux Square will be out of use and not served. A temporary stop has been relocated after the car wash on Wolseley Road. This will affect customers on #GCB10 #GCB11 #GCB12 #GCB12A #GCB12D services towards the city centre.
Diversion on the L1 & L2
- Affected stops:
- Forth Noweth, N-bound
- Bus Shelter, NW-bound
- Bus Shelter, SE-bound
- Kerley Downs, SE-bound
- Bridgeway, SW-bound
- Truro Camping and Caravanning Park, E-bound
- Truro Camping and Caravanning Park, W-bound
- Retail Park, W-bound
- Retail Park, E-bound
- Industrial Estate, E-bound
- Industrial Estate, W-bound
- Glenthorne Road, W-bound
- Glenthorne Road, E-bound
- Post Office, W-bound
- Victoria Inn, E-bound
- Slip Road, W-bound
Due to roadworks and the closure of Quenchwell Road in Carnon Downs, buses on services L1 and L2 will be diverted from Carnon Downs via the A39 and A390 to and from Truro College. Whilst this diversion is in place, we regret to announce that buses will be unable to access the usual stops at Forth Coth in Carnon Downs, Baldhu Bus Shelter and all the usual stops between Kerley Downs, Greenbottom and Threemilestone. This diversion will affect buses operating in in both directions.
Road Closure - Singlerose Roundabout Updated 06/02/25
- Affected routes:
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26
#GCB26
Due to a road closure, services are unable to serve between Roche, Higher Trezaise & Stenalees. Services will divert from Cornwall Services, A30, Lockengate, Bugle & B3374 into Penwithick for St Austell only. Services from St Austell to Bodmin will not be affected.
A shuttle bus will be provided (Mon to Sat) to serve from Cornwall Services to serve Roche, Roche Road into Bugle, Stenalees, Treverbyn into Bodmin Blocks. Customers will be able to connect to the 26 and be able to connect from stops upto Roche Recreation Ground and from Stenalees to/from Victoria/Roche to St Austell. Stops between these points not being served due to diversion via Carbis.
No shuttle bus service is required to operate on Sundays due to the route being fully single deck so can operate the full diversion route to the Sunday timetables published on the official TFC website under service 26.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but to circumstances beyond our control.
Unable to serve Tolcarne Beach
- Affected stops:
- Tolcarne Beach, SW-bound
- Tolcarne Beach, NE-bound
#GCB21, #GCB25, #GCB56, #GCB59, #GCB85, #GCB88, #GCB91, #GCB92, #GCB93, #GCB94 & #GCB185.
Due to temporary traffic lights, services are unable to serve Tolcarne Beach. Please use the bus stops Great Western Hotel. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Notter Bridge stops suspended until further notice -notices in affected stops.
Notter Bridge #GCB10 #GCB11
Due to Safety Concerns raised following alterations to the road at Notter Bridge it is no longer safe to operate from these stops and service here is suspended until further notice. Ongoing discussions with National Highways and Cornwall Council.
Unable to serve Trelander Stores
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84
Due to bad parking, #GCB84 is unable to serve Trelander East, Trelander stores and Trelander North. Services will be diverted from St Clements turn to Trelander Highway. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
These disruptions could affect future journeys
U2: Lanner Hill
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U2
From 16/03/25 to 12/04/25 between the hours of 19:00 and 06:00, the U2 service will not be able to serve Lanner Hill.
Monday to Friday Only:
The 18:54 U2 departure from Barncoose Hospital will now leave at 18:42 to allow the bus to pass through before the road closes.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Please follow link for more information.
Truro Gas Works - UPDATE
- Affected stops:
- Victoria Square, W-bound
From Sunday 16th March, River Street through to St Nicholas Street will be re-opened for buses.
U1, U1a, U1E, T1, T2 and T3 travelling into Truro Bus Station from Truro Rail Station will revert to normal line of route and serve all the usual stops.
Buses on these services will continue to divert via St Austell Street, St Clement Street, Union Street and Castle Street for journeys operating towards Truro Rail Station. We regret to announce that for the duration of this diversion buses will be unable to serve the stop at Victoria Square. Customers who usually catch their bus at Victoria Square should use either Truro Bus Station or the stop opposite the Wig and Pen public house in Francis Street until further notice.
Road Closure - Boscoppa Carn Grey
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31
- Affected stops:
- Carn Grey, SW-bound
#GCB031
Due to a road closure 08:30-15:30 on the road between Trethurgy and A391 buses will divert from Carn Grey Car Park to Menear Road then on to the A391 and continue normal route. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
GCB96 - Road Closure, Trewint Lane
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96
#GCB96.
Due to a road closure, services will unable to serve between Trewint Lane towards Trebetherick. Buses will divert from Rock towards Tredrizzick & St Minver to continue onwards to Polzeath and turn around at Trebetherick in both directions.
U2 & U3: Trelawney Road, Falmouth
- Affected stops:
- Opposite Sports Club, SE-bound
- King Charles School, NE-bound
- Albany Road, NW-bound
- Earle's Retreat, NE-bound
From 17/03/25 to 28/03/25 between 07:30 & 17:00, there will be closure on Trelawney Road, Falmouth affecting the U2 and U3.
We will not be able to serve stops between Marlborough Road and Earle's Retreat.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
39 Road closure - Poldown / Breage
- Affected routes:
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39
- Affected stops:
- Poldown Caravan Park, W-bound
- Poldown Caravan Park, E-bound
#GCB39
Due to a road closure 08:30-15:30 buses with divert from Sithney on to the B3302 then turn in to Carleen, continuing the normal route and from Carleen same route in reverse. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
493 Road Closure - Calenick
- Affected routes:
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493
- Affected stops:
- Bridge, S-bound
- Bridge, N-bound
#GCB493
Due to a road closure in Calenick between 09:30-15:30 #GCB493 will be on diversion and not serve the village. Towards Truro, from Playing Place services will go on the A39 after Kea School and continue normal route. Same route in reverse. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
U1 & U1A: St Pirans Road and Boscawen Road, Perranporth
On the 20th, 21st and 24th of March, there will be road works along St Pirans Road and Boscawen Road, Perranporth between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00 affecting the U1 & U1A.
Passengers can expect delays to these services.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Please follow link for more information on diversion routes.
Road Closure - Meneage Street, Helston
- Affected stops:
- Meneage Street, N-bound
#GCB34, #GCB36, #GCB37, #GCB37A, #GCB38 & #GCB39.
Due to a road closure, buses are unable to serve Meneage Street between 0930 - 1600. #GCB34 & #GCB36 towards Truro & Redruthwill divert via the A394 into Trengrouse Way. #GCB37 & #GCB37A will divert via Trengrouse Way along Clodgey Lane. Buses heading out of Helston will proceed as normal.
U1 & U1E: Narrowcliff, Newquay
From 31/03/25 to 05?03/25, there will be a closure along Narrowcliff, Newquay from 19:00 to 06:00 affecting the U1 & U1E.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Truro Gas Works, Monday 7th April - Friday 2nd May
- Affected stops:
- Calenick Street, NE-bound
#GCB66 #GCB485
Due to the closure of Infirmary Hill & Calenick Street for Gas Works services 66 (Am Journey Only) & 485 will be on diversion between Truro Health Park & the Museum. Services will divert via Lemon Street, City Road & Ferris Town. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.