Bus from Bethel (St Austell) to Mount Charles
8 direct routes · 2–13 min · first bus 05:49, last bus 23:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Mount Charles as of 16:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bethel, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~13 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:52 | 16:52 | Recreation Ground (W-bound) | Porthpean Road (S-bound) | — |
| 28 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~5 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:36 | 17:38 | Recreation Ground (W-bound) | Recreation Ground (S-bound) | — |
| 26 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~2 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 6 | 08:04 | 23:40 | Spar Shop (opp) | Sandy Hill School (opp) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 31, 27, 271, 24S, G1
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~5 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 11:26 | 14:26 | Recreation Ground (W-bound) | Recreation Ground (S-bound) | — |
| 27 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~2 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:49 | 05:49 | Bethel Road (W-bound) | Sandy Hill School (opp) | — |
| 271 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:54 | 07:54 | Recreation Ground (W-bound) | Car Wash (opp) | — |
| 24S | Go Cornwall Bus | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:14 | 08:14 | Bethel Road (W-bound) | Sandy Hill School (opp) | — |
| G1 | Gorran & District Community Bus | ~6 min | 1 | Wednesdays and Fridays only | 11:15 | 11:15 | Bethel Road (E-bound) | Recreation Ground (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bethel on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 30 bus, 28 bus, 26 bus, 31 bus, 27 bus, 271 bus or G1 bus timetable.
Fares from Bethel to Mount Charles
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bethel to Mount Charles?
8 routes run directly from Bethel to Mount Charles: the 30 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 28 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 26 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 31 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 27 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 271 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 24S (Go Cornwall Bus), the G1 (Gorran & District Community Bus). The most frequent is the 30, 9 times each weekday — board at Recreation Ground (W-bound) and get off at Porthpean Road (S-bound), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bethel to Mount Charles?
Between 2 minutes on the 26 and 13 on the 30, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bethel to Mount Charles?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:49 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bethel to Mount Charles?
Adult singles from Bethel to Mount Charles: £2.50 on the 30, 28 and 31 (Go Cornwall Bus). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.