Bus from Falmouth to St Austell
3 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 09:20, last bus 20:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to St Austell as of 14:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Falmouth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | National Express | ~65 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:20 | 09:20 | Argos (NE-bound) | Bus Station (Stand E) | Penryn, Truro, Tresillian & Grampound |
| 805 | National Express | ~60 min | 2 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 08:45 | 20:50 | Argos (NE-bound) | Bus Station (Stand E) | Penryn & Truro |
| 404 | National Express | ~60 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 20:50 | 20:50 | Argos (NE-bound) | Bus Station (Stand E) | Penryn, Truro, Tresillian & Grampound |
Times are for the first boarding point in Falmouth 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 504 bus, 805 bus or 404 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Falmouth to St Austell?
3 routes run directly from Falmouth to St Austell: the 504 (National Express), the 805 (National Express), the 404 (National Express). The most frequent is the 504, twice each weekday — board at Argos (NE-bound) and get off at Bus Station (Stand E), about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Falmouth to St Austell?
Around 65 minutes on the 504, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Penryn, Truro, Tresillian, Grampound on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Falmouth to St Austell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:20 and the last around 20:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Falmouth to St Austell?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.