Bus Travel
First Bus (previously Kernow) run the main routes between the main locations across Cornwall. We recommend downloading the Transport for Cornwall app where you can get access to journey planners, bus times, live bus arrival updates to avoid waiting times and to access bundle discounts. Any tickets or bundles bought via this app are interoperable, which means you can use your ticket on any type of bus operator.
The bundles and pricing featured below were available September 2025, but may be subject to change. Please ensure you do your own research prior to making any purchase.
Frequent Routes & Bundles Available:
Under 19s Fares
Town Zone Ticket – Penryn & Falmouth
For anyone aged between 16-18, travelling between Penryn & Falmouth, an unlimited 7-day bundle will cost £16, a day pass will cost £4.
All of Cornwall Ticket
For anyone aged between 16-18, for travel across the county, an unlimited 7-day bundle will cost £20, a day pass will cost £5.
16- 18 Month Ticket
A month ticket for anyone aged between 16-18 can be purchased in the app for £75, and can be used until your last day as a 18 year old.
Adults (26 +)
Town Zone Ticket – Penryn & Falmouth
For anyone aged 26+, travelling between Penryn & Falmouth, an unlimited 7-day bundle will cost £26, a day pass will cost £6.50.
All of Cornwall Ticket
For anyone aged 26+, for travel across the county, an unlimited 7-day bundle will cost £36, a day pass will cost £9
Young Person’s (19-25) Tickets
For anyone aged between 19-25, an unlimited 7-day bundle will cost £20 for all of Cornwall, a day pass will cost £5. Please be aware there is no ‘Town Zone Ticket’ option available for this age group.
Tap & Cap
You are also able to use the Tap & Cap method which may be more cost effective for you depending on your frequency of travel to and from campus, and around Cornwall. All buses in Cornwall accept contactless payment, allowing you to tap on and off any bus in Cornwall using the same contactless payment method. The system will then cap your spending, meaning you will only pay for the journeys you make, and never pay more than the price of an all Cornwall daily or weekly ticket.
The Tap & Cap method is not suitable if you need under 19s fares, as the system is unable to distinguish between age and will charge the adult price.
To get the best available daily fare you will need to use the same payment method that day. If you use other contactless cards or payment methods, your transactions will not be linked.
This is the case even if the payments come from the same account – for example, your phone’s Apple Pay will register as a separate payment method from your watch’s Apple Pay, even if they link to the same bank account. Refer to the Tap & Cap FAQs.
Trains
First Great Western operates a regular and frequent train link between the city of Truro, Penryn and Falmouth. The journey between Falmouth and Truro takes about 20 minutes.
If you intend to commute on a regular basis, reduced season ticket fares are available; to find the best fare for you, visit National Rail’s online season ticket calculator.
Visit First Great Western Railways for further information and timetables.
Example Train Seasonal Bundles:
Travelling 5+ times per week £11.30 per week – Adult (without rail card)
Travelling 5+ times per week £43.40 per month – Adult (without rail card)
Beryl Bike
Beryl e-bike hire stations are located on and around our Penryn and Falmouth campuses, download the Beryl app to make the most of this service that connects across Penryn and Falmouth. E-bikes are a great way to try cycling, especially if you want a little help on the hills getting to and from campus. For safety, please ensure you wear a helmet when cycling.
Beryl Bike Pricing:
There is a standard rate of £0.16 per minute using the Beryl Bikes. Bundles can be purchased for 50, 100, 200 or 400 minutes where the rate will then be reduced to £0.15.
For any Travel & Transport queries, please contact our team at sustainability@fxplus.ac.uk where you can directly talk to our staff for any support.
Each year we distribute an online survey whereby students and staff can provide feedback for their commuting experience to help achieve continuous improvement.
