Bus from St Austell to Bodmin
7 direct routes · 30–62 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 23:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bodmin as of 08:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St Austell, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~62 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 6 | 05:30 | 23:25 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Lidl (SE-bound) | Carluddon, Penwithick, Resugga Green, Bugle, Stenalees, Trezaise & 6 more |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 188, 186, 189, DC4, SA1, SA2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | Stagecoach South West | ~48 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:12 | 08:12 | South Street (NE-bound) | Callywith College Car Park (SW-bound) | Carluddon, Penwithick, Resugga Green, Bugle, Molinnis, Lockengate & 1 more |
| 186 | Stagecoach South West | ~46 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 08:09 | South Street (NE-bound) | Callywith College Car Park (SW-bound) | Carluddon, Victoria & Cooksland |
| 189 | Stagecoach South West | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:16 | 08:16 | Gwallon Keas (SW-bound) | Callywith College Car Park (SW-bound) | Carluddon, Stenalees, Bugle, Molinnis, Lockengate & Cooksland |
| DC4 | Stagecoach South West | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:08 | 07:08 | Holmbush Inn (opp) | Bodmin General Station (NW-bound) | Carluddon, Penwithick, Resugga Green, Bugle, Molinnis, Lockengate & 4 more |
| SA1 | Stagecoach South West | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:51 | 16:51 | Treverbyn Road (N-bound) | St Lawrence's Church (NE-bound) | Carluddon, Stenalees, Bugle, Molinnis, Lockengate, Mena & 3 more |
| SA2 | Stagecoach South West | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:48 | 16:48 | Treverbyn Road (N-bound) | Dennison Road Car Park (opp) | Carluddon, Penwithick, Resugga Green, Bugle, Molinnis, Lockengate & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Austell 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 26 bus, 188 bus, 186 bus, 189 bus, DC4 bus or SA1 bus timetable.
Fares from St Austell to Bodmin
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 26 (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the 188, 186, 189, SA1 and SA2 (Stagecoach South West)
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 St Austell to Bodmin?
7 routes run directly from St Austell to Bodmin: the 26 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 188 (Stagecoach South West), the 186 (Stagecoach South West), the 189 (Stagecoach South West), the DC4 (Stagecoach South West), the SA1 (Stagecoach South West), the SA2 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 26, 12 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand D) and get off at Lidl (SE-bound), about 62 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Austell to Bodmin?
Between 30 minutes on the SA2 and 62 on the 26, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Carluddon, Penwithick, Resugga Green, Bugle and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Austell to Bodmin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 23:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Austell to Bodmin?
Adult singles from St Austell to Bodmin: £3.00 on the 26 (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the 188, 186, 189, SA1 and SA2 (Stagecoach South West). 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.