Bus timetables
Bus passes purchased via the First Bus Travel App, are valid on multiple operators, including Go Cornwall Bus, Cornwall by Kernow (First) and OTS.
Bus schedules are subject to change, so students should check timetables carefullly before purchasing their bus pass. Bus providers usually release their latest College travel guides and timetables after GCSE Results Day.
Follow the link here for transport to the STEM and Health Skills Centre adjacent to Callywith College or click the button below to view Transport for Cornwall's complete guide to bus times.
Travel Bursaries
We understand that many students travel a long distance to college and that the costs of travel are high. The College can help most students with the costs of travel.
If your household income is £70,000 or less per year and your course qualifies, then you could be eligible for a college bursary to support with travel, meals and kit/equipment.
How to purchase a bus pass
2024/25 student bus passes will be available to purchase on the College Online Store after 27 August 2024. Information about 2025/26 bus passes will be available soon. Any bursary applications made must be approved before buying your bus pass. Students choosing not to apply for a bursary or students from families with household incomes exceeding £70,000 who are not eligible for government bursary support can go directly to the bus company to purchase their bus pass.
- Apply for your bursary here and wait to receive confirmation that your bursary has been approved.
- Make your bus pass payment via the College's Online Store and you will receive your unique ticket code. Instructions on how to do this can be found here.
- Download and log in to the First Bus Travel smartphone App.
- Follow the instructions in the First Bus Travel Guide and use your ticket code to activate your bus ticket in the First Bus App.
(If you are not using the annual 'Truro and Penwith College Unlimited' bus pass, you can purchase tickets daily, weekly or monthly in the First Bus App under 'Cornwall Network'.)
Important: The unique code should only be entered onto the First app on the phone of the person who will be using the bus pass, bursary supported tickets are not transferable between devices.
FAQs
We are not able to offer student parking on Truro campus, except for those who meet specific eligibility criteria. Please follow the link below to view the eligibility criteria. Parking is available at the Langarth Park and Ride at Threemilestone. It is free if you walk into College via the retail park or a cost per day if you use the Park and Ride service. At your Induction Day, you will be given login details and information on how to apply if you meet the required eligibility.
Eligibility criteria is currently for Truro College parking only and is available to view here: Student Parking Eligibility Criteria. Students must apply for a permit via the college intranet for parking at Penwith College and the STEM & Health Skills Centre, Bodmin. Please talk directly to staff at either college about their process for this.
Please note that there is an automated number plate recognition system in place at Truro College between the hours of 6am and 4.30pm. Visitors are entitled to 30 mins for pick-up/drop-off and all other visitors must register their vehicle at a designated Reception point.
While most journeys to education/training providers, including those involving students with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND), can be undertaken independently and without the need for travel assistance, some students with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and/or other registered disabilities/conditions may require travel assistance to access College. This may be in the form of a Disability bus pass, assisted travel or mileage allowances and these arrangements must be applied for directly with the Local Authority and are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please visit Post-16 Travel Assistance - Cornwall Council for full details including the post-16 transport policy and an easy read fact sheet.
Access to HE Diploma students aged 19+ can apply for the adult bursary.
Eligible students may receive an attendance bursary, a free college meal on days you are timetabled to be in college and a fuel allowance or free bus pass and, if applicable, help towards the cost of childcare.
The annual household income threshold for the adult bursary is £25,000 or below. If living independently or with a partner, the household income must be declared when making an application. If you are living with your parents whilst completing the Access to HE Diploma you will be assessed based on your income.
Quick links
College online store
purchasing a bus pass guide
activate your bus pass guide
apply for a bursary
The College's friendly Student Services team is available to help:
Truro Email: studentservices@truro-penwith.ac.uk
STEM & Health Skills Centre, Bodmin Email: studentservices@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Penwith Email: penwithstudentservices@truro-penwith.ac.uk
