Young people under 19 also benefit from the scheme with similar fare deals that include unlimited travel weekly tickets priced at 13.50. Cornwall by Kernow bus services The scheme will measure what impact the lower fares have on the number of cars on the road. Left to right: Linda Taylor, Simon Goff and Richard Stevens launch the bus fares pilot. Prices have fallen, with short hop fares down by 20% and longer journeys by up to 40%. Here are the latest FAQs about the Make Big Savings By Bus scheme. You can also purchase weekly or monthly tickets to customise your preferences on travelling with First. Transport for Cornwall is used under licence from Cornwall Council to Plymouth Citybus Limited. Philip Desmonde, Cornwall Council's Cabinet member for transport, said: These fares and ticketing improvements for passengers are the first step on an exciting journey for the new Transport for Cornwall partnership between the council and transport operators. This is a true opportunity to change the way people perceive public transport and the way that they use public transport, he added. Transport for Cornwall has set a goal of increasing bus usage by 10% and is using a 23.5m grant from the Department for Transport to fund the initiative. For customers who live in Cornwall but travel into Devon/Plymouth the scheme is not available cross boundary. Floor, 41-51 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6EE. Registered in England No 2004966, Part of the Go Ahead Group. And not to mention big leaps in technology that will let passengers tap on, tap off bus services with their payments cards or devices, whilst always charging them the very best value fare. Stagecoach And now were bringing bus fares down too. It will also benefit tourists this summer and could encourage them to use public transport, rather than going everywhere by car.. By purchasing the 45 monthly Falmouth-Penryn Kernow Unlimited bundle tickets, or the 90 monthly Cornwall Kernow Unlimited bundle (Cornwall-wide) you can save you up to 240 per year. Ticket prices reduced by between 20% and 40% in four-year initiative backed by 23.5m government grant. It is worth noting that exclusions apply including for Falmouth and Exeter Student passes but there are new day tickets available for town zones (Falmouth and Penryn are considered a town zone), with a return ticket from just 2.50 and under 1.50 for 19s and under. Commercial fare-paying bus passengers will see their fares cut by, on average, one third for adults as part of the Make Big Savings By Bus scheme. The service is half-hourly and the journey between Falmouth and Truro takes about 20 minutes. 
The Ride Cornwall ticket gives you one days unlimited travel on all off peak rail and most bus services within Cornwall and between Cornwall and Plymouth (plus the Tamar Valley Line). Our research has shown that Cornwalls bus passengers wanted better value for money fares. As well as promoting bus travel, a series of green travel initiatives including expanding Cornwalls electric vehicle charge points, switching its own vehicles to low carbon models, improving cycle and footpaths and developing a green travel plan for employees, has also been launched. 5 a day or 20 a week for adults for travel across Cornwall. 2.50 a day or 10 a week for adults within Cornish towns. Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. Hopley's It is valid on Great Western Railway trains, CrossCountry trains and bus routes operated by First and CityBus / Go Cornwall. Cornwall by Kernow There is also a Cornwall Ranger which is a Rail only version of Ride Cornwall and can only be used on trains. The scheme follows hard work in recent years to improve bus services in the county following the 2016 devolution deal agreed with the government. Adult singles from 1.60, and returns from 2.40. Simon Goff, managing director of First South West said the council deserved praise for its vision for buses. The U4 goes between the Penryn Campus and Penzance. A full range of single and return tickets is available for rail journeys across Cornwall, many of which offer up to a third off with a railcard check your journey and fares at. First Bus Kernow operates buses in Cornwall, including the bus services U1, U2, U3 and U4. You can also use your return ticket on any Go Cornwall bus or Cornwall by Kernow bus to the same point. GWR. Go Cornwall Bus services. More info, Home > Travel advice >Ride Cornwall & Cornwall Ranger. Tickets may be used in Cornwall and into Plymouth, Our Bus Service Improvement Plan provides the opportunity for continued investment in buses and supports the delivery of a low-carbon Cornwall. 2022 Passenger Transport. Louis Gardner, the mayor of Newquay, was among those who welcomed the scheme. David Sidebottom, from transport user watchdog Transport Focus, said: Our research has shown that Cornwalls bus passengers wanted better value for money fares. 
*excludes Truro and Penwith College passes, Falmouth & Exeter University passes and use on Truro Park & Ride. Cornwall Council said it has also submitted a Bus Service Improvement Plan to the Government in response the National Bus Strategy and bid for 77m in funding over the next three years to make public transport in Cornwall easier to use, more reliable, affordable and greener. You can now use your bus ticket on any bus* across the county, no matter what colour it is, or whos driving - its one, big joined up network. If youre unsure about which services you need, or where you want to go, head to Traveline to plan a journey. The U2 travels between Redruth and Falmouth via Penryn. First (Kernow) Bus run the main routes between the main locations across Cornwall. You can purchase these from railway booking offices (or on board the train if travelling from a non-staffed station) or on board any bus. It really is time to make big savings by bus! Offering unlimited off-peak travel on all rail services in Cornwall including Plymouth. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
By coming together we're going to make Cornwall proud to take more and more green journeys. It will include trains, buses and active travel options too. Bus fares have been reduced in Cornwall in a bid to encourage more people to use public transport in the Duchy. This will make it easier for young people to access jobs, education and training in towns such as Newquay. She said the council has supported investment of 15m to improve bus services in recent years and introduced the Transport for Cornwall brand. 
She also highlighted passenger satisfaction scores of 93% in 2019. You are now able to use your bus ticket on any Cornwall by Kernow or Go Cornwall bus including services operated by Stagecoach, Hopleys, OTS and Travel Cornwall. The largest bus operator in Cornwall, Go-Ahead Group, is leading the scheme, but under an initiative called any ticket, any bus the cheaper prices will mean benefits for customers of all the main companies. after 9am (Monday to Friday) and at any time at the weekend or on Bank Holidays. But this is just the beginning, over the next 12 months we will be seeing big changes across our Cornwall bus network too, with simplified and better value ticketing for all. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Get the latest politics news and headlines from Cornwall Live, straight to your inbox. Town zones offer great value all day, within a defined local area.
www.stagecoachbus.com/tickets/all-tickets#. However, despite the good news surrounding the fares pilot launch, the introduction of the summer timetable on April 10 did see some cuts made to the supported network. Penzance, Hayle, St Ives, Camborne, Redruth, Helston, Falmouth-Penryn, Newquay, St Austell, Bodmin and Truro, Family (2 adults, unlimited children under 16). In addition people under 19 can now travel for half the price of an adult fare across all operators. Its important for rural communities to have access to affordable alternatives to the car. Read more: Frugi kids' clothing brand is such a cult that tourists plan their holidays around visiting. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Payments are taken by Direct Debit and your ticket will automatically activate on your chosen renewal date. You can unsubscribe at any time. OTS We have also brought together all of the bus services in three handy area booklets. Note: Bus drivers are unable to sell discounted tickets when using a Railcard. It follows the launch of the Any Ticket, Any Bus multi-operator ticketing scheme in January. All day tickets purchased from Cornwall by Kernow, Go Cornwall bus, Hopleys, OTS and Travel Cornwall are now 5for unlimited travel across the county, 10 per week and 40 per month.Cornwall wide or town zone tickets can be purchased on the Go Cornwall Bus or First Bus App, or from the bus driver using contactless or cash. 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There's been big changes to how you use buses in Cornwall. Operators Plymouth Citybus and Stagecoach still offer a number of good value zone tickets in both Plymouth and Devon, and the Skipper ticket which is a multi-operator ticket available across the border which Cornwall residents still benefit from. Our aim is to make the network more resilient and financially sustainable, added a spokesperson for Cornwall Council. Residents have told us that they want services that deliver value for money, and we are delighted that the partnership is delivering this. The four-year scheme, which is backed by the government, will measure what impact lower fares have on the number of cars on the road. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Please be aware that selected bus routes are running at 50% capacity due to a shortage of drivers and buses in Cornwall. Whether you're catching a train, a bus, or both, we'll help you get there. We have listened to passengers and worked with the operators to develop a Bus Service Improvement Plan - our vision for buses - that places customers needs at the heart of the network. We want to place Cornwall at the leading edge of a national bus revolution.. The focus of the pilot is only on journeys that are wholly within Cornwall. Many tickets are available to buy direct from your driver, or download the apps below, or visit the websites for more information. Go Cornwall Bus Another way we make your journey easier is that together we offer tickets for both bus and train. We've already started bringing the bus information together in an interactive map to help you see what bus routes operate where. You can also buy a PlusBus ticket, which gives unlimited travel on most buses in a specified town on top of your rail ticket. "These plans, including cheaper travel for under-19s, should drive up passenger satisfaction and encourage more people to give bus a go. www.firstbus.co.uk/cornwall This was backed by a 35m investment in new buses by the two major operators and rail improvements along the spine of the county that were a vital step in creating an integrated public transport network. Any Stagecoach bus operating within the Cornwall borders will also accept tickets from other operators for travel, as long as the original ticket is for a journey wholly within Cornwall. Bus stops and other associated infrastructure have also been upgraded and many now feature real time information. First Great Western operates a link between the city of Truro, Penryn and Falmouth. Over the next 12 months we will be working to bring all your essential travel information together in one place with a website and app. (link is external). We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Ticket prices across the county have been reduced by between 20% and 40% in an attempt to encourage more people out of their cars and on to public transport. So you can buy just one ticket and be on your way. Cost: 18 Adult | 9 Child | 36 Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children), Further info | Buy (select South West England and enter your travel details). 5103240 (England & Wales). If you have any questions or need support, please emailsustainability@fxplus.ac.ukto talk directly with our travel and sustainability team. We recommend downloading theFirst Bus App(link is external)where you can get access to bus times, live bus arrival updates to avoid waiting time, space availability on buses and discounts. 
Our journey together started back in 2015/16 and we've already made lots of improvements, with new buses, new trains, contactless payments, upgrades to waiting facilities, as well as information that's starting to be presented in a much more joined up way. Scheme funding was provided to Cornwall Council to establish a fares pilot within Cornwall to see if more people really will use the bus if the fares are reduced. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions, Wales moves to take control of bus services, Out now: Issue 269 of Passenger Transport, National Bus Strategy Delivery Manager Portsmouth City Council, Boris bows out but 2 bus fare promo floated, Making the case for transport authorities. We're working together to deliver a transport network that's simple to use, great quality and even better value for money. click here to subscribe! Individual Day Town Zone tickets which offer unlimited one-day travel within a defined local area have been introduced at 3 for adults and 1.50 for anyone aged 19 or under. Pre-pandemic we saw a 2% year-on-year increase in patronage as bus usage in the rest of the country was in decline, Taylor claimed. If youd like to get in touch please do, wed be delighted to hear from you. Family tickets for 10 a day (up to two adults and unlimited children under 16). www.gocornwallbus.co.uk, Cornwall by Kernow app | Go Cornwall Bus app. David Sidebottom, the director of the watchdog Transport Focus, said: Cheaper fares are vital in winning passengers back and attracting new ones. These tickets are valid on the day of purchase on: Great Western Railway We will monitor the impact this has on passengers., Quarter of bus routes axed in England in last decade, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning.
More information is available in theFirst Price and Ticket Guide. With the relaxation of Covid restrictions we are seeing a stronger return to bus travel than the average patronage across the rest of the country., Cornwall can lead the way for the rest of the UK, Go Cornwall Bus, which is part of Go-Ahead subsidiary Go South West, is the countys dominant operator and the lead contractor for Cornwalls eight-year supported bus contract. Cornwall Council is promising a revolution in its bus services after the launch on April 10 of the long-awaited bus fares pilot that will dramatically cut fares on all bus services in Cornwall. Its possible to pay via contactless individual journeys, but if youre travelling regularly you can save money by using the journey bundles available in the First App. A county-wide adult day ticket valid on all buses in Cornwall will cost just 5 with weekly tickets priced at 20 and monthly tickets at 80. These things are vital in winning passengers back and attracting new ones., Cornwall Council is working with bus operators like Go Cornwall Bus to offer reduced ticket fares as a way to encourage more people to use public transport. For more information on this and for FAQs relating to it please click here. While details about the reimbursement arrangements with individual operators have not been disclosed, it is understood a reimbursement mechanism has been devised in partnership with local operators. The U3 is an express service from Falmouth Campus and The Moor to the Penryn Campus (it does not travel via Penryn) and runs every 15 minutes during term times. The U1 travels between Truro and Falmouth via Penryn. Weve made it easier to travel, he said. Choose what you lovehere. Falmouth Exeter Plus, a charitable company limited by guarantee, No. The 9 day ticket is now just 5, and singles start from just 1.60 and returns from 2.40. He revealed that between January and March 30,000 multi-operator trips had been made since the launch of the Any Ticket, Any Bus scheme in the new year. Cornwall is serious about the provision of good public transport, said council leader Linda Taylor at a special stakeholder launch event on April 11. Cross Country trains It gives you unlimited bus travel around the whole urban area of town, at the start, the finish or, both ends of yourtrain journey for further information and fees visitwww.plusbus.info/, (Updated 28.8.2020 based on latest service information). For example, the Service 12 runs from Bude to Plymouth - if you travel on this service from Callington to Saltash, you will benefit from the reduction in fares. Service Status, Opening Times & Disruptions, Request information in a different format, http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/seasonticket/search(link is external), https://www.railcard.co.uk/cheap-train-tickets/(link is external), www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk(link is external), First Price and Ticket Guide. If buying a ticket using a railcard then you have to purchase from either a railway booking office or train managers/conductors on board. He said: The bus fares pilot is a hugely positive step for the people of Cornwall. Welcome to the home of Cornwall's buses and trains. Planned strike action: 27 & 30 July and 18 & 20 August. If you intend to commute on a regular basis, reduced season ticket fares are available; an online season ticket calculator is available onhttp://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/seasonticket/search(link is external), How you can save money:https://www.railcard.co.uk/cheap-train-tickets/(link is external), For further information and timetables visitwww.firstgreatwestern.co.uk(link is external), is a discount price bus pass which you can buy with your train ticket. We're working on having our very own journey planner, however until then, here's a great way to get started. This will help connect our communities in a way that is reliable, efficient, safe, inclusive and enjoyable.. This article appears in the latest issue ofPassenger Transport. Registered in England No 2004966, Part of the Go Ahead Group. The scheme will run for at least the next four years and is being funded by a 23.5m subsidy from the UK Government. Weve knocked that one out of the way and made it far easier to navigate the bus network.. The transport minister Charlotte Vere said: The launch of this excellent scheme across Cornwall is a significant moment in our ambition to level up transport links across the country. As part of the initiative between Cornwall Council and bus operators passengers can now use their bus ticket on any bus covering their journey, regardless of who operates it. Managing director Richard Stevens said that with the launch of the fares pilot: Cornwall can lead the way for the rest of the UK.. You can buy the ranger on the day from the ticket office at staffed stations (or on board the train if travelling from a non-staffed station) or by using the link below. This means that whether you have a return, day, weekly or monthly ticket you will be able to use any bus regardless of who operates it at no additional cost. It is hoped it will make it easier for Cornish people to get around and also tempt visitors to visit the countys beaches, moors, towns and attractions by bus rather than car. Find out more. Cornwall is serious about the provision of good public transport. Residents and visitors can enjoy cheaper trips around the far south-west of England after the launch of a cut-price bus fare pilot in Cornwall. If you need specific details about our services you can visit our websites or apps. (link is external). You can buy a Ride Cornwall ticket on the day on the bus, from the ticket office at staffed railway stations (or on board the train if travelling from a non-staffed station) or by using the link below. Available from 0900 Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and on public holidays, plus the following additional trains: Tickets can be purchased from railway ticket offices (or on board the train if travelling from a non-staffed station) or from GWR.com. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. There has been significant investment in the bus fleet by major operators Go Cornwall Bus and First South West and the council claims the county now has the youngest supported network fleet. The council claims total mileage will reduce by less than 1% overall and the changes have been made in response to demand. Note: Cross boundary travel and Cornwalls new bus fares. Registered Address, 3rdFloor, 41-51 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6EE. This is a regular service usually travelling between the hours of6.04am and 10.44pm, Monday to Friday. While the scheme is scheduled to last four years, it cannot be guaranteed that the prices will stay at the levels set and they may be tweaked depending on how the services are used. These plans should drive up passenger satisfaction and encourage more people to give bus a go. The local authority said the scheme, which will come into force in the spring, reduces the cost of bus travel in a move to encourage more people to swap their cars for public transport and help cut Cornwalls carbon emissions. DONT MISS OUT GET YOUR COPY!
