Bus from Truro to Penryn
9 direct routes · 35–51 min · first bus 06:47, last bus 23:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penryn as of 07:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Truro, 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 | ~35 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 8 | 06:47 | 23:42 | Lander Monument (SW-bound) | Bridge (S-bound) | Playing Place, Carnon Downs, Devoran, Perranarworthal & Treluswell |
| 504 | National Express | ~20 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 15 | 17:05 | 22:15 | Bus Station (Stand E) | Bridge (S-bound) | — |
| 32 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~47 min | 8 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:17 | 17:22 | Lander Monument (SW-bound) | Bridge (S-bound) | Playing Place, Carnon Downs, Perranwell Station, Perranwell, Perranarworthal, Ponsanooth & 2 more |
| 805 | National Express | ~20 min | 6 | Fridays only | 15:45 | 02:30 | Bus Station (Stand E) | Bridge (S-bound) | — |
| 36A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~51 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:37 | 18:32 | Victoria Square (W-bound) | Asda (SE-bound) | Playing Place, Carnon Downs, Devoran, Carnon Downs, Perranwell Station, Perranwell & 6 more |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 66, UK049, 32B, 283
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 | ~43 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 09:00 | 13:42 | Lander Monument (SW-bound) | Truro Hill (S-bound) | Calenick, Playing Place, Carnon Downs, Perranarworthal, Mylor Bridge & Flushing |
| UK049 | FlixBus | ~20 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:20 | 00:20 | Bus Station (Stand G) | Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus (Stand B) | — |
| 32B | Go Cornwall Bus | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:33 | 16:33 | County Arms (opp) | Bridge (S-bound) | Playing Place, Carnon Downs, Perranwell Station, Perranwell, Perranarworthal, Ponsanooth & 2 more |
| 283 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:38 | 16:38 | County Arms (opp) | Bridge (S-bound) | Playing Place, Carnon Downs, Perranwell Station, Perranwell, Perranarworthal, Ponsanooth & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Truro 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, 504 bus, 32 bus, 805 bus, 36A bus, 66 bus or 283 bus timetable.
Fares from Truro to Penryn
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 Truro to Penryn?
9 routes run directly from Truro to Penryn: the 32A (Go Cornwall Bus), the 504 (National Express), the 32 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 805 (National Express), the 36A (Go Cornwall Bus), the 66 (Go Cornwall Bus), the UK049 (FlixBus), the 32B (Go Cornwall Bus), the 283 (Go Cornwall Bus). The most frequent is the 32A, 18 times each weekday — board at Lander Monument (SW-bound) and get off at Bridge (S-bound), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Truro to Penryn?
Between 35 minutes on the 32A and 51 on the 36A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Playing Place, Carnon Downs, Devoran, Perranarworthal and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Truro to Penryn?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:47 and the last around 23:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Truro to Penryn?
Adult singles from Truro to Penryn: £3.00 on the 32A, 32, 36A and 32B (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.