86 Perranporth to Truro via Bolingey, Kenwyn
Operated by Go Cornwall Bus. First bus 08:50, last bus 17:42. 14 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 86? 22 other bus routes are numbered 86 elsewhere in the UK — see every 86 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 13:37 | 14:37 | 17:42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Park (S-bound) | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 13:37 | 14:37 | 17:42 |
| Pendown Cross (SE-bound) | 09:48 | 10:48 | 11:48 | 12:48 | 13:48 | 14:48 | 17:53 |
| Five Acres (E-bound) | 09:53 | 10:53 | 11:53 | 12:53 | 13:53 | 14:53 | 17:58 |
| Post Office (SE-bound) | 09:57 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 18:02 |
| Nursing Home (opp) | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 18:05 |
| Bus Station (Stand H) | 10:09 | 11:09 | 12:09 | 13:09 | 14:09 | 15:09 | 18:14 |
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 86
Adult single £2.50 to £3.00 · Adult return £5.00 to £6.00 · Child single £2.00 to £2.50 · Child return £4.00 to £5.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.80 | Allet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £2.50 | Shortlanesend | |||
| £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.50 | Kenwyn Hill | ||
| £3.00 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.50 | Truro Bus Station | |
| £2.50 | £2.80 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Perran Sands Entrance |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Perranporth.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. 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 (29 journeys in both directions together, against 14), 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 (29 journeys in both directions together, against 14), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Go Cornwall Bus before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (9 journeys each way, against 7), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Go Cornwall Bus before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (9 journeys each way, against 7), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Go Cornwall Bus before you travel.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (29 journeys in both directions together, against 14), 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 86
86 towards Truro
All 17 stops
- Car Park (S-bound) Perranporth
- Liskey Hill (E-bound) Perranporth
- School (S-bound) Perranporth
- Liskey Hill Caravan Park (opp) Bolingey
- Perrancoombe Turn (S-bound) Perranporth
- Pendown Cross (SE-bound) Cold Harbour
- Pendown Cross (E-bound) Cold Harbour
- Five Acres (E-bound) Allet
- Post Office (SE-bound) Shortlanesend
- Nursing Home (opp) Kenwyn
- Top Hendra Road (SW-bound) Kenwyn
- Hendra (SE-bound) Truro
- End St Georges Road (SE-bound) Truro
- Frances Street (E-bound) Truro
- Museum (E-bound) Truro
- Boscawen Street (E-bound) Truro
- Bus Station (Stand H) Truro
86 towards Perranporth
All 18 stops
- Bus Station (Stand H) Truro
- Victoria Square (W-bound) Truro
- Reeds Pharmacy The Globe (W-bound) Truro
- St Georges Church (NW-bound) Truro
- Boxing Club (opp) Truro
- Hendra (N-bound) Truro
- Enys Road (N-bound) Kenwyn
- Top Hendra Road (N-bound) Kenwyn
- Nursing Home (NW-bound) Kenwyn
- Forge Way (NW-bound) Shortlanesend
- Five Acres (opp) Allet
- Pendown Cross (W-bound) Cold Harbour
- Pendown Cross (NW-bound) Cold Harbour
- Perrancoombe Turn (N-bound) Perranporth
- Liskey Hill Caravan Park (N-bound) Bolingey
- School (opp) Perranporth
- Liskey Hill (W-bound) Perranporth
- Beach Road (N-bound) Perranporth
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 86 bus?
The first 86 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 86 bus?
The last 86 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:42. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 86 bus cost?
Go Cornwall Bus's published fares on the 86: adult single £2.50 to £3.00, adult return £5.00 to £6.00, child single £2.00 to £2.50, child return £4.00 to £5.00. The 86 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 86 bus?
The 86 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.