We’re working to improve our public transport network so residents can make greener travel choices. We’ve just awarded a new contract to Go Cornwall Bus which will mean subsidised bus routes, more frequent services and lower emission buses in Cornwall from April. We’re also introducing a four-year pilot scheme to reduce fares from May and encourage more people to use buses. Cutting our transport emissions is a key aim in our Carbon Neutral Cornwall action plan after we declared a climate emergen

🚌 Cornwall’s supported bus network will continue to connect communities across the county following council and government intervention to plug a funding gap. Connor Donnithorne, our cabinet portfolio holder for transport, explains more. 🔗 https://orlo.uk/Supported_Bus_Network_Funding_Boost_Rg8uM | Cornwall Council

🚌 We’ve been working with Go Cornwall Bus and Saltash Red Bus to support and fund a local community bus service that's well used by residents in Menheniot and surrounding villages. Find out more about community transport ➡️ https://orlo.uk/Community_Transport_bn43s | Cornwall Council

🚌 Our reduced bus fares national pilot is now up and running. It means adult bus passengers pay on average one-third less for their fares. We launched the four-year trial at Heartlands last week with council leader Cllr Linda Taylor, portfolio holder for transport Cllr Philip Desmonde, Go Cornwall Bus managing director Richard Stevens, Cornwall by Kernow managing director Simon Goff, and North Cornwall MP Scott Mann. The Make Big Savings By Bus campaign is a first for a local authority and foll

Long queues at Truro station today as crowds head to Falmouth’s annual Sea Shanty Festival | Share Cornwall

A brand new way to visit Cotehele ✨ Take the train to Calstock, then hop aboard the all-electric Calstock Ferry for a scenic 15-minute journey under the iconic viaduct and straight to Cotehele Quay. Once you arrive, you can: 👉 Enjoy refreshments at the Edgcumbe 👉 Explore the Discovery Centre and Cotehele Mill 👉 Walk up to Cotehele House and explore the gardens (admission applies) Please note: the ferry runs 2–3 hours either side of high tide, so plan ahead at calstockferry.com | Devon & Cornw

3.3K views · 10 comments | This Better Transport Week, let the train take the strain with two trains an hour on the Cornish mainline with GWR. And you could save up to 1/3 on off-peak travel with a Devon and Cornwall Railcard. Card holders also get a discount on child fares - you can travel with up to four children (aged 5-15) for a flat fare of £1 each. | Cornwall Council | Facebook