223 Launceston circular via Newport, St Stephens
Operated by Go Cornwall Bus. First bus 09:00, last bus 17:00. 8 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 223? 6 other bus routes are numbered 223 elsewhere in the UK — see every 223 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 16:32 | 17:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (NE-bound) | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | · | 17:00 |
| Castle Meadows (opp) | 09:07 | 10:07 | 11:07 | 12:07 | 13:07 | 14:07 | · | 17:07 |
| Westgate Street (E-bound) | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | · | 17:15 |
| Riverside (opp) | 09:19 | 10:19 | 11:19 | 12:19 | 13:19 | 14:19 | · | 17:21 |
| Prince Philip Road (S-bound) | 09:22 | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:22 | 14:22 | · | 17:24 |
| Homeleigh Garden Centre (o/s) | 09:24 | 10:24 | 11:24 | 12:24 | 13:24 | 14:24 | · | 17:27 |
| St Leonards Road (W-bound) | 09:27 | 10:27 | 11:27 | 12:27 | 13:27 | 14:27 | · | 17:31 |
| St Stephens Community Academy (outside) | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 16:32 | 17:34 |
| Newport Industrial Estate Entrance (SE-bound) | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:35 | 16:35 | 17:40 |
| Westgate Street (W-bound) | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 16:39 | 17:45 |
| Castle Meadows (E-bound) | 09:46 | 10:46 | 11:46 | 12:46 | 13:46 | 14:46 | 16:44 | 17:51 |
| Stourscombe (SE-bound) | 09:51 | 10:51 | 11:51 | 12:51 | 13:51 | 14:51 | 16:49 | 17:56 |
| Tesco (NE-bound) | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 16:53 | 18:00 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 223
Adult single £2.50 · Adult return £5.00 · Child single £2.00 · Child return £4.00
The same for any journey on the 223, however far you go.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 October 2026. Fares change — check with Go Cornwall Bus before you travel.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Go Cornwall Bus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Tesco: 10 journeys, first 09:00
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Tesco: 10 journeys, first 09:00
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Tesco: 9 journeys, first 09:00
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Tesco: 9 journeys, first 09:00
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Tesco: 10 journeys, first 09:00
Route map
All stops on route 223
223 towards Tesco
All 33 stops
- Tesco (NE-bound) Launceston
- Hurdon Road (SW-bound) Launceston
- Hurdon Road (S-bound) Scarne Industrial Estate
- Launceston Hospital (opp) Scarne Industrial Estate
- Pennygillam (NE-bound) Launceston
- Castle Meadows (opp) Launceston
- Guinness Trust (NW-bound) Launceston
- Trecarn Close (opp) Launceston
- Westgate Street (E-bound) Launceston
- Riverside (opp) Newport
- Prince Philip Road (S-bound) Newport
- Cross Lanes (E-bound) Launceston
- Homeleigh Garden Centre (o/s) Dutson
- St Leonards Road (W-bound) Newport
- St Josephs Road (E-bound) St Stephens
- St Stephens Community Academy (outside) St Stephens
- Post Box (SE-bound) St Stephens
- St Stephens Community Academy (opp) St Stephens
- Broad Park (S-bound) Newport
- Spar Shop (SW-bound) Newport
- Newport Industrial Estate Entrance (SE-bound) Newport
- Westgate Street (W-bound) Launceston
- Trecarn Close (SW-bound) Launceston
- Guinness Trust (opp) Launceston
- Castle Meadows (E-bound) Launceston
- Pennygillam (S-bound) Launceston
- Launceston Hospital (E-bound) Scarne Industrial Estate
- Hurdon Road (N-bound) Scarne Industrial Estate
- Tesco (SE-bound) Launceston
- Stourscombe (SE-bound) Launceston
- Stourscombe (opp) Launceston
- Tesco (NW-bound) Launceston
- Tesco (NE-bound) Launceston
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 223 bus?
The first 223 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 223 bus?
The last 223 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 223 bus cost?
Go Cornwall Bus's published fares on the 223: adult single £2.50, adult return £5.00, child single £2.00, child return £4.00. The 223 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Go Cornwall Bus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 223 bus?
The 223 is operated by Go Cornwall Bus.
Timetable data from Go Cornwall Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.