496 Malpas circular via Truro
Operated by Go Cornwall Bus. Registered as running via Sainsburys. First bus 09:20, last bus 17:20. 7 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 496? 7 other bus routes are numbered 496 elsewhere in the UK — see every 496 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 to Haven House | 16:20 | 17:20 to Museum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Inn (SW-bound) | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 16:20 | 17:20 |
| Bottom Trevelva Road (SE-bound) | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 |
| Haven House (opp) | 09:32 | 10:32 | 11:32 | 12:32 | 13:32 | 16:32 | 17:32 |
| Victoria Square (W-bound) | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 16:35 | 17:35 |
| Infirmary Hill (N-bound) | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 13:37 | 16:37 | 17:37 |
| Green Lane (NW-bound) | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 16:40 | 17:40 |
| Sainsburys Car Park (S-bound) | 09:42 | 10:42 | 11:42 | 12:42 | 13:42 | 16:42 | 17:42 |
| Sainsbury's (opp) | 09:46 | 10:46 | 11:46 | 12:46 | 13:46 | 16:46 | 17:46 |
| Railway Station (E-bound) | 09:47 | 10:47 | 11:47 | 12:47 | 13:47 | 16:47 | 17:47 |
| Museum (E-bound) | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 16:50 | 17:50 |
| Haven House (SE-bound) | 09:53 | 10:53 | 11:53 | 12:53 | 13:53 | 16:53 | · |
| Roundabout (SE-bound) | 09:58 | 10:58 | 11:58 | 12:58 | · | 16:58 | · |
| Heron Inn (SW-bound) | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | · | 17:05 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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 496
Adult single £2.50 · Adult return £5.00 · Child single £2.00 · Child return £4.00
The same for any journey on the 496, 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 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (10 journeys, against 7), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Go Cornwall Bus before you travel.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Monday (10 journeys, against 7), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Go Cornwall Bus before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Heron Inn: 9 journeys, first 09:20
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Heron Inn: 9 journeys, first 09:20
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (10 journeys, against 7), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Go Cornwall Bus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 496
496 towards Heron Inn
All 33 stops
- Heron Inn (SW-bound) Malpas
- Victoria Quay (NW-bound) Malpas
- Sunnny Corner (W-bound) Malpas
- Trennick Mill (opp) Malpas
- Bottom Trevelva Road (SE-bound) Malpas Road Estate
- Top Trevelva Road (SE-bound) Malpas Road Estate
- Tregothnan Road (NW-bound) Malpas Road Estate
- Pendeen Road (SW-bound) Malpas Road Estate
- Roundabout (opp) Malpas Road Estate
- British Legion Flats (opp) Malpas Road Estate
- Rundles Court (N-bound) Malpas Road Estate
- Haven House (opp) Truro
- Victoria Square (W-bound) Truro
- Infirmary Hill (N-bound) Truro
- Lander Monument (SW-bound) Truro
- High School (opp) Truro
- Green Lane (NW-bound) Truro
- Lidl (NW-bound) Truro
- Sainsburys Car Park (S-bound) Truro
- Sainsbury's (opp) Truro
- Railway Station (E-bound) Truro
- Frances Street (E-bound) Truro
- Museum (E-bound) Truro
- Boscawen Street (E-bound) Truro
- Haven House (SE-bound) Truro
- Trefalgar Row (S-bound) Truro
- Rundles Court (S-bound) Malpas Road Estate
- British Legion Flats (SE-bound) Malpas Road Estate
- Roundabout (SE-bound) Malpas Road Estate
- Trennick Mill (SE-bound) Malpas
- Sunny Corner (opp) Malpas
- Victoria Quay (opp) Malpas
- Heron Inn (SW-bound) Malpas
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 26 July 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 15 February 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- New service effective 18 November 2024 Monday to Saturday
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Cornwall Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0000135/371 · Changes in Cornwall Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 496 bus?
The first 496 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 496 bus?
The last 496 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 496 bus cost?
Go Cornwall Bus's published fares on the 496: adult single £2.50, adult return £5.00, child single £2.00, child return £4.00. The 496 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 496 bus?
The 496 is operated by Go Cornwall Bus.
Timetable data from Go Cornwall Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0000135/371. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.