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Travelling in Cornwall this weekend
Reminder that Monday 31st August is a Bank Holiday so Sunday services will be in operation.
Tuesday 1st September will see the return to normal school term timetables for most services.
Most Special Summer Only services will stop after this weekend.
70-Advance Notice Road Closure Military Road-Rame 14th September to 2nd October 2026
Military Road along the coast between Tregantle and Cawsand will not be able to be served by buses during the period from Monday 14th September to Friday 2nd October.
During this time ALL buses will operate using Hounster Hill between Millbrook and Tregantle in both directions.
Buses to Cremyll will go to Kingsand and Cawsand where they will turn and head to Millbrook and Cremyll.
Buses to Plymouth from Cremyll will go via Kingsand and Cawsand to Millbrook and Insworke and then Hounster Hill to Tregantle and normal route back to Plymouth from there.
70B will follow the same diversion
70S will also follow the same diversion there will be no school bus along the coast road during this period.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this diversion due to South West Water works on Military Road in this period.
21, 21A, 22, 22A, 27, 28, 31, 51, 271, 272 - Changes to routes in St Austell from 22nd June
From the 22nd June 2026, Trinity Street in St Austell is becoming a one-way system for 18 months due to a large scaffolding setup on the side of the White River Shopping Centre.
As a result, there will be changes to services 21, 21A, 22, 22A, 27, 51, 271 and 272 towards St Austell.
The bus stops towards St Austell Bus Station at Four Turnings and White River Cinema (cinema side of the road) will not be served. Buses towards St Austell will divert via Penwinnick Road and South Street.
Passengers wishing to travel to the town centre from Four Turnings should use the bus stop at St Austell Milestone, which will continue to be served by the 27, 51, 271, and 272 towards St Austell.
Passengers wishing to travel towards the town centre should instead alight at South Street.
Buses leaving St Austell Bus Station towards Truro, Newquay, or Veryan are unaffected by the one-way system and will continue to operate their normal route stopping opposite White River Cinema and Four Turnings.
As well as this, services 28 and 31 leaving St Austell towards Lostwithiel or Luxulyan will start at South Street instead of White River Cinema.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these changes.
40 - Road Closures - Crofthandy 09:30 - 15:30
- Affected routes:
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40
- Affected stops:
- Crofthandy, Shelter, SE-bound
- Crofthandy, Shelter, NW-bound
Due to two road closures between Carharrack and Crofthandy & Crofthandy and Todpool, between 09:30 and 15:30 from 24/08/2026 to 28/08/2026 service 40 will be unable to serve stops at Crofthandy Bus Shelter.
Buses will divert via United Road between Carharrack and Crofthandy, and past Crofthandy Village Hall and B3298 between Crofthandy and Todpool.
Please use alternative bus stops at the Village Hall in Crofthandy.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
217 - Road Closure - Rule Cross to Shop
- Affected routes:
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217
Due to a road closure between Rule Cross and Shop, from 24/08/2026 to 28/08/2026 service 217 will divert via Morwenna Road.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
481-482 Reinstatement of bus services to Polruan Quay
- Affected stops:
- Polruan, The Quay, W-bound
We are pleased to confirm that following completion of new parking restrictions in conjunction with Cornwall Council bus services 481 and 482 will return to Polruan Quay from Friday 21st August.
We would like to thank everyone for their support and patience while these important safety works were completed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Diversion on route 483 - St Clements Hill Emergency Closure
- Affected routes:
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483
- Affected stops:
- Truro, Old Police Station, SW-bound
- Truro, Chirgwin Road, SE-bound
- Truro, St Clements Parc, E-bound
Due to the emergency closure of St Clements Hill, service 483 Trelander Circular is currently operating a modified route.
Buses will go up Trelander Highway, turn around and come back down Trelander Highway.
Buses are still unable to serve the stops at Old Police Station, Chirgwin Road or St Clements Park on St Clements Hill.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused due to circumstances beyond our control.
76 - Overnight Closure - Newport Square 19:00 - 06:00
- Affected routes:
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76
- Affected stops:
- St Stephens, St Stephens Community Academy, SW-bound
- Newport, Broad Park, S-bound
- Newport, Spar Shop, SW-bound
- Newport, Newport Industrial Estate Entrance, SE-bound
Due to the overnight closure of Newport Square, from 17/08/2026 - 28/08/2026 the 19:35 departure from Bude to Launceston will be unable to serve St Stephens or Newport and will divert via Egloskerry and Pipers Pool to Launceston
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Unable to serve stop at Harleigh Vets
- Affected stops:
- Bodmin, Harleigh Terrace, E-bound
Due to 4 way traffic lights obstructing the bus stop we are currently unable to serve the bus stop at Harleigh Vets in Bodmin. Please use an alternative stop at Bodmin General Station.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
36A - Road Closure - Pulla Cross to Gwennap Turning
- Affected routes:
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36A
- Affected stops:
- Gwennap, Burncoose Nurseries, SE-bound
- Gwennap, Burncoose Nurseries, NW-bound
- Ponsanooth, Pelean Cross, NW-bound
Due to a road closure between Pulla Cross and the Gwennap junction, from 10/08/2026 to 05/10/2026 service 36A will divert back through Perranwell between Pulla Cross, Frogpool and Pelean Cross.
Service 36A will be unable to serve Burncoose Nurseries. If waiting at Pelean Cross, please use the Postbox stop.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
128, 219 - Road Closure - Holnicote Road, Bude
- Affected stops:
- Bude, Bude Junior School, N-bound
- Bude, Co-op, N-bound
Due to the closure of Holnicote Road, from 03/08/2026 to 04/09/2026, services 128 and 219 will be unable to serve Holnicote Road or Broadclose Hill heading towards The Strand.
Buses will divert on Killerton Road.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
40 (previously the 46, 46A) - Road Closure - Moorfield Road 07:30 - 17:00
- Affected routes:
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40
- Affected stops:
- Pool, Moorfield Rd Pool School, SW-bound
- Pool, Moorfield Rd Pool School, NE-bound
- Pool, Cort Treloweth, NE-bound
- Pool, Cort Treloweth, SW-bound
- Pool, Townfield, NE-bound
- Pool, Townfield, SW-bound
- Pool, Treloweth Community Centre, E-bound
- Pool, Treloweth Community Centre, W-bound
- Pool, Killersfield, E-bound
- Pool, Killersfield, W-bound
- Pool, Menhaye Gardens, SW-bound
- Pool, Harrison Gardens, E-bound
Due to a road closure on Moorfield Road, between 07:30 and 17:00 on weekdays from 03/08/2026 to 28/08/2026 service 40 (previously the 46, 46A) will be unable to serve stops on Moorfield Road or Balkin Way.
Buses will divert via Park Bottom and Trevelyan Road between Pool School and Illogan.
Please use alternative stops at Pool School or Higher Broad Lane.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Customers from Barras Street for the 73 and 73A
Customers wishing to connect to the 73 and 73A at Liskeard bus station can do so by staying on the 74 which continues from Barras Street (Post office) to Liskeard bus station.
4, 4B - Road Closure - B3312 Madron
- Affected stops:
- Top of Bolitho Road, NW-bound
Due to a road closure in Madron, from 27/07/2026 to 02/09/2026 buses will be unable to serve the stop at Poltair Terrace.
Buses will divert on Boscathnoe Way in both directions. Please use alternative stops at Parc Letta.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
304, 315 - Road Closure - Old School, Mount Hawke
- Affected stops:
- Old School, W-bound
- Old School, E-bound
- Londis, S-bound
- Londis, N-bound
Due to a road closure at Old School in Mount Hawke, from 27/07/2026 to 02/09/2026, services 304 and 315 will be unable to serve the stops at Old School or Londis in Mount Hawke.
Buses will divert on Highfield Road.
Please use alternative stops at Henley Drive, Church Road or the Church.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
These disruptions could affect future journeys
26, 57 - Stop Suspension - Robartes Road Bodmin 08:30 - 18:30
- Affected stops:
- Bodmin, Robartes Road, E-bound
- Bodmin, Robartes Road, W-bound
Due to roadworks obstructing the bus stop, between 08:30 and 18:30 on 27th and 28th August, services 26 and 57 will be unable to serve the stops at Robartes Road, Barn Lane, Bodmin
Please use alternative stops at Crinnicks Hill or Flamank Park
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
484 - Emergency Closure - Castle Street
- Affected routes:
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484
- Affected stops:
- Truro, Carrick House, SE-bound
Due to the emergency closure of Castle Street, after 09:30 on 27/08/2026 service 484 will divert via Hendra Road between Rosedale and Truro Museum.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
97- Not serving Launceston Tesco Car Park stop from 31st August
- Affected routes:
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97
97- will no longer serve Launceston Tesco car park stop from 31st August -other services 78, 78A, 220, 223, 371, 425, 426 continue into the Tesco Car Park stop.
The 97 like the 76A will only serve the Tesco stops on the main roads around the outside of Tesco and not into Tesco.
3, 32, 32A, 33, 42, 69, 69A - Road Closure - Penryn Fair Day
- Affected stops:
- Penryn, Bowling Club, SE-bound
- Penryn, Kings Arms, NW-bound
- Penryn, Spar, SE-bound
- Penryn, Seven Stars, NW-bound
- Penryn, Calver Close, SE-bound
- Penryn, West End Close, SE-bound
- Penryn, Saracen Way, W-bound
- Penryn, Railway Station, NW-bound
Due to road closures for Penryn Fair Day, between 10:00 and 17:30 on 29/08/2026 services will 3, 32, 32A, 33, 42, 69, 69A be unable to serve any stops on Penryn High Street, or at West End Close, Calver Close, or Saracen Way.
Services 3, 32, 32A, 33, 69A will divert via Commercial Road, Browns Hill in both directions and will also be unable to serve Penryn Railway Station
Service 69 will divert on Commercial Road to Truro Hill in both directions and will also be unable to serve Penryn Railway Station or Browns Hill
Service 42 will divert on Commercial Road, Browns Hill and Station Road in both directions.
Bus stops at or opposite the bus shelter on Commercial Road can be used as alternative stops during this closure.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
97 - Temporary Bus Stops in Pipers Pool
- Affected routes:
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97
- Affected stops:
- Pipers Pool, Bus Shelter, W-bound
- Pipers Pool, Bus Shelter, E-bound
Due to roadworks obstructing the normal bus stops, from 01/09/2026 to 03/09/2026 please use the temporary bus stops provided in Pipers Pool
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
55, 95 - Overnight Closure - Sportsmans Road, Camelford 18:30 - 07:00
- Affected stops:
- Camelford, Highfield Road, S-bound
- Camelford, Highfield Road, N-bound
- Sportsmans Road, S-bound
- Sportmans Road, NE-bound
Due to the overnight closure of Sportsmans Road, after 18:30 on the 1st and 2nd of September 2026 service 55 and 96 will be unable to serve stops at Sportsmans Road or Highfield Road in Camelford.
Buses will turn around at Clease Road and operate on the A39. Please use stops on Clease Road
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
4A - Road Closure - Chapel Street, St Just
- Affected routes:
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4A
- Affected stops:
- St Just, Carn Bosavern, SE-bound
- St Just, Carn Bosavern, NW-bound
- St Just, Higher Gews Close, E-bound
- St Just, Higher Gews Close, W-bound
- St Just, Fore Street, S-bound
- St Just, Fore Street, N-bound
Due to a road closure on Chapel Street, St Just, between 09:30 and 15:30 on 2nd September 2026 service 4A will be unable to serve Carn Bosavern, Higher Gews Close or Carn Bosavern.
Buses will divert via Tregeseal in both directions.
Please use stops at St Just Bus Station.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Changes to routes towards Newquay Bus Station
- Affected stops:
- Newquay, Railway Station, SW-bound
- Newquay, Tolcarne Beach, SW-bound
- Barrowfield Hotel, NW-bound
- Hilgrove Road, E-bound
- Newquay Zoo, N-bound
- Trenance Gardens, NE-bound
Due to the implementation of a one-way system on Cliff Road in Newquay, services towards Newquay will be on diversion from the 4th September 2026.
Buses leaving Newquay are unaffected.
Buses will be unable to serve the stop at Newquay Railway Station or Tolcarne Beach (towards Newquay).
Your closest alternative stops are on Mount Wise or at Kilbirnie Hotel / opposite Barrowfield Hotel
Services 59, 85, 87, 88, 93, 277 towards Newquay Bus Station will additionally be unable to serve stops at Trenance Gardens, Newquay Zoo, Hilgrove Road or Barrowfield Hotel
To travel into Newquay from these stops, please use the stop on the other side of the road and use diverted services 21, 21A, 56, 91, 92, 92A, 92B, 92S, 93A, 93T
Buses will divert via Trenance Road.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Diversion on the 28 and 31
Due to a road closure from Bodelva Road to Wheal Par, between 08:00 and 18:00 on 07/09/2026 and 08/09/2026 service 28 and 31 will divert via the Eden Project Main Entrance between Eden Project bus stops and Orchards Scrapyard
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
10, 75 - Stop Suspension, Shortacross Farm
Due to roadworks obstructing the bus stop, service 10 and 75 will be unable to serve the stops at Shortacross Farm between 09:30 and 16:00 from the 10th to 14th September.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
73, 73A, 77 - Temporary Stops at Trelay Holiday Park
- Affected stops:
- Trelay Holiday Park, NW-bound
- Trelay Holiday Park, SE-bound
Due to roadworks obstructing the normal bus stop, buses will be unable to serve the normal stops at Trelay Holiday Park from 14/09/2026 to 18/09/2026.
Please the temporary bus stops provided up the hill.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
22, 22A - Temporary Stops at Dabryn Way, St Stephen
- Affected stops:
- St Stephen, Dabryn Way, SE-bound
Due to roadworks obstructing the normal bus stop, buses towards St Austell will be unable to serve the normal stop at Dabryn Way, St Stephen (SE-bound) between 09:30 and 15:30 on 14/09/2026.
Please the temporary bus stops provided down the hill opposite the green bus shelter.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.