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Transport

From September 2023, we will be providing four bus routes, bringing pupils from the following areas:

  • Wadebridge, Retallack and St Columb Major
  • Rosudgeon, Porthleven, Helston and Rame
  • Newquay, Perranporth, St Agnes and Chiverton Cross
  • St Erth, Hayle and Camborne

In the morning, we operate shuttle services between Truro School and Truro School Prep and Truro School Prep to Truro School. In the afternoons, the shuttle service only runs from Truro School Prep to Truro School.

If you are interested in using this service, details of the bus routes, timetables and booking process are below. The online booking form will be open between these dates:

Booking form opens on Monday, 5 June
Booking form closes on Monday, 19 June

Please make any enquiries to the Transport Administrator who will be happy to assist between 10.30am – 4.30pm.

Truro Railway Station

Truro Railway Station is the closest station to the school and is served by regular trains from across the network. National Rail offer a range of reduced tickets for children travelling, including the 16-17 Saver, details of which can be found here:

Bus Service from Truro Railway Station to Truro School

From September 2022, First Bus/Truronian will be providing the bus service to and from Truro Railway Station at the beginning and end of each school day.

In the morning the bus departs from outside the railway station (see link below) and drops off at the railings on St Clements Hill by the footpath leading up to the Music Department and Wilkes/Burrell. In the afternoon it is the reverse. There are two ‘runs’ in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Time of DayStation – SchoolSchool – Station
AMDepart  08h00 & 08h39
PMDepart 15h55

 

Ticketing Arrangements

Single/return tickets can be bought on the bus, £2 single, £3 return.

From Monday 5 September, weekly tickets can be bought on the bus, or in advance on the First Bus Ticket app or via https://www.firstbus.co.uk/cornwall  (Truro School is under Journey Planner), these are £13.

They will be clearly identified for Truro School. No other tickets are valid. Payment on the bus can be with cash or by card.

Park and Ride

A number of pupils access Truro School by using the Park and Ride Services. The Park for Truro collection points can be found at both Langarth and Tregurra. Both of these services terminate at Truro bus stop, from here is less than a 5 minute walk to the School. These services run every 10 to 15 minutes.

Code of Conduct for use of Truro School Bus Service

The Truro School Identity

Our school motto, Esse Quam Videri (to be, rather than to seem to be), captures the essence of our identity and is defined by the 5 C's below. Underpinned by strong Christian principles, we are a caring and inclusive community which values, nurtures and develops each individual.

Click on the links below to find out more.