LIVE: Cornwall train services resume after disruption — here’s what you need to know.
Rail replacement buses are operating to bridge the gap between Par and Newquay while the line recovers.
You can use your existing ticket on the following Transport for Cornwall routes at no extra cost:
- 21 and 21A: St Austell Station – St Columb Road (Co‑op) – Quintrell Downs (Quintrell Close) – Newquay Bus Station
- 24: St Austell Station – Par Station
- 26: St Austell Station – Bugle (The Square) – Roche (opposite Travelodge) – Bodmin Town Centre
- 85: Truro Bus Station – Newquay Bus Station
- 86: Truro Bus Station – Newquay Bus Station
- 87: Truro Bus Station, Truro Station – Newquay Station
- 91: Truro Bus Station – St Columb Road (Co‑op) – Quintrell Downs (North Way) – Newquay Great Western Hotel
- 93: Truro Bus Station – Newquay Bus Station
Expect some temporary changes or minor delays as crews work to restore full rail services. If you’re planning a trip, check Live Travel Updates and your operator’s app for the latest timetable changes and platform information.
And here’s the practical takeaway: you don’t need to buy additional tickets for the replacement buses—your current ticket covers these routes during the disruption. This arrangement helps keep you moving while the line is being fixed.
Question for readers: Do you think rail replacement services are a fair trade-off for a rapid restoration of the rail line, or would you prefer longer but more reliable alternatives? Share your view in the comments.
