Bus from Penryn to Carnon Downs
5 direct routes · 25–38 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 22:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carnon Downs as of 08:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penryn, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~25 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 9 | 05:53 | 22:53 | Bridge (N-bound) | Bus Shelter (NE-bound) | Treluswell, Perranarworthal & Devoran |
| 32 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~32 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 16:40 | Bridge (N-bound) | Bus Shelter (NE-bound) | Treluswell, Burnthouse, Ponsanooth, Perranarworthal, Perranwell & Perranwell Station |
| 36A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~38 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:43 | 17:25 | Asda (SE-bound) | Bus Shelter (NE-bound) | Treluswell, Burnthouse, Ponsanooth, Gwennap, Pulla Cross, Frogpool & 3 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 66, 32B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~37 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:26 | 09:26 | Truro Hill (NW-bound) | Bus Shelter (NE-bound) | Flushing, Mylor Bridge & Perranarworthal |
| 32B | Go Cornwall Bus | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | Bridge (N-bound) | Bus Shelter (NE-bound) | Treluswell, Burnthouse, Ponsanooth, Perranarworthal, Perranwell & Perranwell Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penryn 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 32A bus, 32 bus, 36A bus or 66 bus timetable.
Fares from Penryn to Carnon Downs
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 32A, 36A and 32B (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £2.80 adult single, £5.60 return on the 32 (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 Penryn to Carnon Downs?
5 routes run directly from Penryn to Carnon Downs: the 32A (Go Cornwall Bus), the 32 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 36A (Go Cornwall Bus), the 66 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 32B (Go Cornwall Bus). The most frequent is the 32A, 18 times each weekday — board at Bridge (N-bound) and get off at Bus Shelter (NE-bound), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penryn to Carnon Downs?
Between 25 minutes on the 32A and 38 on the 36A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Treluswell, Perranarworthal, Devoran on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penryn to Carnon Downs?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:53 and the last around 22:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penryn to Carnon Downs?
Adult singles from Penryn to Carnon Downs: £3.00 on the 32A, 36A and 32B (Go Cornwall Bus); £2.80 on the 32 (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.