481 Polruan to Looe via Polperro, Tencreek
Operated by Go Cornwall Bus. First bus 08:33, last bus 18:15. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 481? 6 other bus routes are numbered 481 elsewhere in the UK — see every 481 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:30 | 12:00 | 14:30 | 16:30 | 18:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quay (W-bound) | 09:30 | 12:00 | 14:30 | 16:30 | 18:15 |
| Greenbank (SW-bound) | 09:32 | 12:02 | 14:32 | 16:32 | 18:17 |
| Church (S-bound) | 09:45 | 12:15 | 14:45 | 16:45 | 18:30 |
| Crumplehorn (E-bound) | 09:55 | 12:25 | 14:55 | 16:55 | 18:40 |
| Junction Brentwartha (E-bound) | 10:00 | 12:30 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 18:44 |
| Killigarth Manor (o/s) | 10:01 | 12:31 | 15:01 | 17:01 | 18:45 |
| The Square (S-bound) | 10:08 | 12:38 | 15:08 | 17:08 | 18:52 |
| The Crescent (SW-bound) | 10:11 | · | · | · | 18:55 |
| Fire Station (E-bound) | 10:14 | 12:38 | 15:08 | 17:08 | 18:58 |
| Bridge (N-bound) | 10:18 | 12:43 | 15:13 | 17:13 | 19:02 |
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.
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 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 Looe: 5 journeys, first 09:30 towards Polruan: 7 journeys, first 08:33
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Looe: 5 journeys, first 09:30 towards Polruan: 7 journeys, first 08:33
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Looe: 5 journeys, first 09:30 towards Polruan: 5 journeys, first 08:40
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Looe: 3 journeys, first 14:30 towards Polruan: 3 journeys, first 08:40
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Looe: 5 journeys, first 09:30 towards Polruan: 7 journeys, first 08:33
Route map
All stops on route 481
481 towards Looe
All 24 stops
- The Quay (W-bound) Polruan
- St Saviour's Hill (E-bound) Polruan
- Greenbank (SW-bound) Polruan
- Ocean View (E-bound) Polruan
- Car Park (o/s) Lansallos
- Church (S-bound) Lansallos
- Crumplehorn (E-bound) Polperro
- Junction Brentwartha (E-bound) Brent
- Killigarth Manor (o/s) Carey Park
- Carey Park (E-bound) Polperro
- Killigarth Turn (N-bound) Polperro
- Sea View Holiday Village (opp) Polperro
- West Wayland Holiday Park (opp) Barcelona
- Looe Valley Touring Park (SE-bound) Tencreek
- Waylands Farm Holiday Cottages (opp) Tencreek
- Waylands (E-bound) Tencreek
- Junction Goonwartha Road (NE-bound) West Looe
- Downs Road (E-bound) West Looe
- The Square (S-bound) West Looe
- Sawyers Guest House (opp) Hannafore
- The Crescent (SW-bound) Hannafore
- Sawyers Guest House (N-bound) Hannafore
- Fire Station (E-bound) West Looe
- Bridge (N-bound) Looe
481 towards Polruan
All 28 stops
- Looe Community Academy (NE-bound) Looe
- The Rectory (opp) St Martin
- Barbican Road Junction (SW-bound) St Martin
- Railway Station (opp) Looe
- Bridge (S-bound) Looe
- The Square (S-bound) West Looe
- Sawyers Guest House (opp) Hannafore
- The Crescent (SW-bound) Hannafore
- Sawyers Guest House (N-bound) Hannafore
- Fire Station (E-bound) West Looe
- Downs Road (W-bound) West Looe
- Tregarrick Court (SW-bound) West Looe
- Waylands (NW-bound) Tencreek
- Waylands Farm Holiday Cottages (NW-bound) Tencreek
- Looe Valley Touring Park (NW-bound) Tencreek
- West Wayland Holiday Park (W-bound) Barcelona
- Seaview Holiday Village (S-bound) Polperro
- Killigarth Turn (S-bound) Polperro
- Junction Brentwartha (E-bound) Brent
- Killigarth Manor (o/s) Carey Park
- Carey Park (E-bound) Polperro
- Crumplehorn (W-bound) Polperro
- Church (N-bound) Lansallos
- Car Park (opp) Lansallos
- Ocean View (W-bound) Polruan
- Greenbank (SW-bound) Polruan
- St Saviour's Hill (W-bound) Polruan
- The Quay (W-bound) Polruan
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 481 bus?
The first 481 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:33 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 481 bus?
The last 481 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 481 bus cost?
The 481 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 481 bus?
The 481 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.