18
Penzance ↔ Truro Bus Times
06:30
83 minBus Station 08:3707:30
143 minBus Station 09:40SATURDAY · 40 services05:55 — 23:30
The 18 bus runs between Penzance and Truro, operated by Go-Ahead. This route has 92 stops. Looking like 17°C and clear for the next bus at 05:55. Pleasant enough for the wait.
Number 18 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Fares & Tickets
Day Pass
£3.50
Weekly
£30.00
Passes through:
PenzanceLong RockVarfellCrowlasWhitecross (Penwith)Canons TownRose-an-GrouseSt ErthHayleLoggans MoorUpton TowansTreeveConnor DownsRoseworthyKehellandTreswithianCamborneTuckingmillPoolIllogan HighwayRedruthMount AmbroseScorrierChacewaterSaveockGreenbottomThreemilestoneGlowethTreliskeHighertownTruro
Where does the 18 bus stop?
The 18 serves 92 stops passing through Penzance, Long Rock, Varfell, Crowlas, Whitecross (Penwith), Canons Town, Rose-an-Grouse, St Erth, Hayle, Loggans Moor, Upton Towans, Treeve, Connor Downs, Roseworthy, Kehelland, Treswithian, Camborne, Tuckingmill, Pool, Illogan Highway, Redruth, Mount Ambrose, Scorrier, Chacewater, Saveock, Greenbottom, Threemilestone, Gloweth, Treliske, Highertown and Truro. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 18 run on weekends?
Yes, the 18 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 18?
Most Go-Ahead services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Go-Ahead for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 18 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 18. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Go-Ahead to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: ETBU, GAHL, LCAG, CROP, GAWY, LGEN, LONC, BTRI, DBLU, EYMS, GONW, OXBC, THTR, CSLB, NATI, BLUS, WDBC, SWWD, TDTR, SVCT, TOUR, DAMY, UNIL, METR, PROC, BHBC, DDIS, GNEL, PLYC, GOSW, UNBU, TFCN, SDMS, OEXP, MBGA, CSSO, GAGL, PULH
Valid from 23 Mar 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 92 bus stops across 31 areas.