Bus from St Austell to Bugle
6 direct routes · 12–25 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 23:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bugle as of 10:44
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 | ~18 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 6 | 05:30 | 23:25 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Rosevear Road (NW-bound) | Carluddon, Penwithick & Resugga Green |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 188, 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 | ~25 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 08:12 | 08:12 | South Street (NE-bound) | Bugle CP School (opp) | Carluddon, Penwithick & Resugga Green |
| 189 | Stagecoach South West | ~24 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 08:16 | 08:16 | Gwallon Keas (SW-bound) | Bugle CP School (opp) | Carluddon & Stenalees |
| DC4 | Stagecoach South West | ~19 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 07:08 | 07:08 | Holmbush Inn (opp) | Bugle CP School (opp) | Carluddon, Penwithick & Resugga Green |
| SA1 | Stagecoach South West | ~12 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 16:51 | 16:51 | Treverbyn Road (N-bound) | Bugle CP School (opp) | Carluddon & Stenalees |
| SA2 | Stagecoach South West | ~12 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 16:48 | 16:48 | Treverbyn Road (N-bound) | Bugle CP School (opp) | Carluddon, Penwithick & Resugga Green |
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, 189 bus, DC4 bus or SA1 bus timetable.
Fares from St Austell to Bugle
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 26 (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the 188, 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 Bugle?
6 routes run directly from St Austell to Bugle: the 26 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 188 (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, 16 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand D) and get off at Rosevear Road (NW-bound), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Austell to Bugle?
Between 12 minutes on the SA1 and 25 on the 188, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Carluddon, Penwithick, Resugga Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Austell to Bugle?
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 Bugle?
Adult singles from St Austell to Bugle: £3.00 on the 26 (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the 188, 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.