New students starting in September: You can find more information about Induction days and submitting your GCSE results in our Start of Year Guide.
Important information for 2025/26 students
This year there are going to be choices for parents/carers to consider on how their young person gets to college. Please see the options below to decide on the best choice for you based on your circumstances. Most students will be able to access a Go Cornwall bus service.
If you require support for transport questions please email indicating your query and for which campus to transport@truro-penwith.ac.uk where someone will aim to respond within 3 working days.
Purchase of bus tickets will be made available here soon.
2025/26 Student Travel Options for Truro campus and Penwith campus
The following travel information is for students who have applied to study at the Truro campus and the Penzance campus.
Go Cornwall Truro and Penwith College bus pass: This bus pass will allow travel to and from the College on Go Cornwall services for the start and end of the college day, as well as travel across the wider Go Cornwall network at other times of the day, evening and weekend.
The options are:
A. The Go Cornwall College tendered bus services which we would advise for those on the following routes as this will ensure direct arrival and departure which is co-ordinated around the college day. Download the bus routes here:
B. Other Go Cornwall Public bus services around Cornwall when there is no dedicated service. For bus timetables please follow this link: Bus timetables & maps - Transport for Cornwall. New routes are being added across Summer 2025 so please check timetables regularly.
Go Cornwall bus pass applications for those not eligible for bursary support will open on Monday 30 June via the College’s PayMyStudent portal.
Other Bus and Rail operators: Alternatively, other public transport networks eg. rail or bus where there are not Go Cornwall scheduled routes or the dedicated Truro and Penwith college service. Please note you will be able to purchase monthly passes or day tickets direct from these providers. The providers pricing structure can fluctuate in year and current subsidies are available but will be reconfigured at end of March 2027.
Cornwall Council Assisted Transport: Cornwall Council has sent post-16 parents’ communications about services available across the county and eligibility criteria under their transport plan via the schools’ communications platforms. Please click here to establish whether you qualify. Please note: Cornwall Council’s Transport option is for dedicated bus routes that have guaranteed services only at the start (9.15am) and end (4.15pm) of each college day.
For assisted transport, the deadline to apply and pay your contribution to the Council is Sunday 27 July. To allow time for eligibility assessment and advance payments for the start of term, bursary applications must be submitted to us by Friday 11 July.
Park and Stride: If you are a Truro student and wish to drive to college you must use FREE parking at the Park and Ride service. Students can then choose to Park and Stride to college or pay for Park and Ride. Eligibility for the Truro campus parking is for limited users and the criteria is strictly operated. You can find our eligibility criteria here. Applications are open once a student has enrolled. We advise all students not to park in nearby residential areas. Penwith and STEM Health Skills Centre students can park free of charge at their respective campus but will have to apply for a permit.
2025/26 Student Travel Options for STEM & Health Skills Centre, Bodmin campus
The following travel information is for students who have applied to study at the STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin campus.
Direct College bus service: We have formed a partnership with Callywith College and Stagecoach to ensure transportation to the campus, which we would advise for those on the following routes as this will ensure direct arrival and departure which is co-ordinated around the college day. Download the bus routes here:
You will need to use the RideTandem app to access your bus pass. Your bus pass will be issued to you on the RideTandem app once your payment has been made via the College's PayMyStudent portal.
You can download the RideTandem app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Public transport: Utilise the public transport network, where there is no college direct bus service or a combination of both. You will be able to purchase monthly passes or day tickets direct from these providers. Please note, the providers’ pricing structure can fluctuate in year and current subsidies are available but will be reconfigured at end of March 2027.
Cornwall Council transport: Cornwall Council has sent post-16 parents communications about services available across the county and eligibility criteria under their transport plan via the schools’ communications platforms – see link to establish whether you qualify. Post-16 Travel Assistance - Cornwall Council.
For assisted transport, the deadline to apply and pay your contribution to the Council is Sunday 27 July. To allow time for eligibility assessment and advance payments for the start of term, bursary applications must be submitted to us by Friday 11 July.
Park on Campus: Parking at the STEM & Health Skills Centre is limited to designated Ottery Building areas on campus, but it is free to park. Applications for permits are open once a student has enrolled. We advise all students not to park in nearby residential areas.
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.
Students can apply to receive a bursary which could include support for travel, free school meals and kit for courses where this is a compulsory requirement.
FAQs
Student Parking Permits will only be issued if you fulfil one of the following criteria:
- You are a Blue Badge holder.
- You have a medical diagnosis as evidenced on your student MIS record.
- You have a child or children in primary education with an EHCP whose condition may need an urgent response.
- You live more than 3 miles from the nearest bus stop.
- You have to catch two or more buses making your journey 90+ minutes each way.
- You only require motorcycle parking.
- You will be parking at Penwith, Tregye or Ottery.
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 a free college meal on days 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 £35,000 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.
The College's friendly Student Services and Transport team is available to help:
Transport:Â transport@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Truro College Student Services: 01872 305718 | studentservices@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Penwith College Student Services: 01736 809407 | penwithstudentservices@truro-penwith.ac.uk
STEM & Health Skills Centre Student Services: 01872 267586 | studentservices@truro-penwith.ac.uk
