Bus from Helston to Truro
4 direct routes · about 61 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 17:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Truro as of 13:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Helston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~61 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 3 | 06:50 | 17:17 | Seven Stars (opp) | Lander Monument (opp) | Wendron, Trenear, Wendron, Porkellis, Medlyn, Herniss & 7 more |
| 805 | National Express | ~55 min | 3 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 04:30 | 20:25 | Seven Stars (opp) | Bus Station (Stand E) | Falmouth & Penryn |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 504, 404
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | National Express | ~60 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 05:10 | 08:50 | Seven Stars (opp) | Bus Station (Stand E) | — |
| 404 | National Express | ~55 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:25 | 20:25 | Seven Stars (opp) | Bus Station (Stand E) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Helston 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 36 bus, 805 bus, 504 bus or 404 bus timetable.
Fares from Helston to Truro
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 36 (Go Cornwall Bus)
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 Helston to Truro?
4 routes run directly from Helston to Truro: the 36 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 805 (National Express), the 504 (National Express), the 404 (National Express). The most frequent is the 36, 7 times each weekday — board at Seven Stars (opp) and get off at Lander Monument (opp), about 61 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Helston to Truro?
Around 61 minutes on the 36, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Wendron, Trenear, Wendron, Porkellis and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Helston to Truro?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:50 and the last around 17:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Helston to Truro?
An adult single from Helston to Truro is £3.00 on the 36 (Go Cornwall Bus), from Seven Stars (opp) to Lander Monument (opp); an adult return is £6.00. 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.