๐ Truro Park & Ride โ Complete TR1 1RH Guide
Free parking at Park & Ride โ hop on into Truro city centre in minutes.
๐ Type: Park & Ride Surface Lot (Operated by Cornwall Council / Go Cornwall Bus)
๐ Open: 24 hours daily (bus service runs 6:30 amโ7:30 pm MonโSat; 9 amโ6 pm Sun & bank holidays)
๐ Rating: 4.5 / 5 (user feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Parking: Free, unlimited stay (no ticket machine)
Bus Fare (Pay on board):
Adult single: ยฃ2.50
Day return (unlimited boardings): ยฃ4.00
Concessionary pass holders: free travel after 9 am weekdays & all day weekends/holidays; ยฃ1.00 before 9 am
Payment Methods: Cash or card on bus; contactless accepted
Season Tickets: Weekly & monthly bus passes available via Go Cornwall Bus website
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~450 marked bays |
| Surface | Level tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | LED columns throughout |
| Security | CCTV at bus shelters; periodic patrols |
| Bus Shelters | 4 covered shelters with seating & timetable info |
| Ticket Machines | None (pay on board) |
โฟ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: 8 bays nearest the bus shelters; badge displayed
Step-Free Access: Smooth tarmac from bays to shelters; low-floor buses
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by beside entrance for safe passenger loading
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
Pod Point 7 kW units at Tesco, Probus Road (2 min drive)
Ubitricity 22 kW lamppost chargers on Kenwyn Street (5 min drive)
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 7โ9 am | 95 % | Commuters to city centre |
| Weekdays 12โ2 pm | 60 % | Shoppers |
| Saturdays 10 amโ4 pm | 80 % | Market & leisure users |
| Evenings after 6 pm | 30 % | Local residents |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 7:30 am to secure bays closest to boarding shelters.
๐ถ Walkability & Connections
| Destination | Bus Ride | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truro City Centre (Lemon Quay) | 10 min | N/A | Shops, cafรฉs & cathedral |
| Truro Railway Station | 12 min | N/A | Rail links to Cornwall & beyond |
| Lemon Quay Market | 10 min | N/A | Saturday farmersโ market |
| Victoria Gardens | 11 min | N/A | Riverside park & public toilets |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: At Victoria Gardens (upon arrival)
ATM: Nationwide Bank, Lemon Quay (bus drop-off)
Cafรฉ: On-bus refreshments (limited) & cafรฉs in city centre
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Road Car Park (City) | 1 mi | ยฃ1.50 / h; ยฃ6 / day | 24 h | On-street central location |
| Lemon Quay Underground MSCP | 1 mi | ยฃ2.00 / h; ยฃ10 / day | 24 h | Covered, CCTV |
| Tesco Probus Road Surface | 2 min dr | Free (2 h limit) | 2 h | EV charging & grocery tie-in |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Bus Frequency: Every 15 min peak; check Go Cornwall Bus app for live times
No Overnight Camping: Vehicles left may be ticketed after 24 h
Maintenance: Annual surface inspection in November; temporary lane closures possible
๐ Expert Tips
Market Hack: Use a day return ticket to hop off at Lemon Quay market and re-board later.
Concession Advantage: If you hold a Cornwall bus pass, travel free after 9 amโideal for budget trips.
Real-Time Info: Download Go Cornwall Bus app for bus arrival alerts at Park & Ride.
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Cornwall Council evaluating installation of EV chargers at Park & Ride sites.
2026: Planned introduction of real-time parking availability signs at site entrance.
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