Important information for 2025/26 students
This year there are going to be choices for parents/carers to consider on how their young person gets to college. Please see the options below to decide on the best choice for you based on your circumstances.
If you require support for transport questions please email indicating your query and for which campus to transport@truro-penwith.ac.uk where someone will aim to respond within 3 working days.
2025/26 Student Travel Options
Option 1: The college tendered bus service which we would advise for those on the following routes as this will ensure direct arrival and departure which is co-ordinated around the college day. Download the routes here.
Option 2: Utilise the public transport network where there are not direct college scheduled routes. Please note you will be able to purchase monthly passes or day tickets direct from these providers. The providers pricing structure can fluctuate in year and current subsidies are available but will be reconfigured at end of December 2025.
Option 3: Cornwall Council have sent post 16 parents communications about services available across the county and eligibility criteria under their transport plan via the schools communications platforms. Please click here to establish whether you qualify.
Option 4: If you are a Truro student and wish to drive to college you must use FREE parking at the Park and Ride service. Students can then choose to Park and Stride to college or pay for Park and Ride. Eligibility for the Truro campus parking is for limited users and the criteria is strictly operated. You can find our eligibility criteria here. Penwith and STEM Health Skills Centre students can park free of charge at their respective campus but will have to apply for a permit. Details will be sent in future communications.
FAQs
Student Parking Permits will only be issued if you fulfil one of the following criteria:
- You are a Blue Badge holder.
- You have a medical diagnosis as evidenced on your student MIS record.
- You have a child or children in primary education with an EHCP whose condition may need an urgent response.
- You live more than 3 miles from the nearest bus stop.
- You have to catch two or more buses making your journey 90+ minutes each way.
- You only require motorcycle parking.
- You will be parking at Penwith, Tregye or Ottery.
While most journeys to education/training providers, including those involving students with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND), can be undertaken independently and without the need for travel assistance, some students with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and/or other registered disabilities/conditions may require travel assistance to access College. This may be in the form of a Disability bus pass, assisted travel or mileage allowances and these arrangements must be applied for directly with the Local Authority and are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please visit Post-16 Travel Assistance - Cornwall Council for full details including the post-16 transport policy and an easy read fact sheet.
Access to HE Diploma students aged 19+ can apply for the adult bursary.
Eligible students may receive an attendance bursary, a free college meal on days you are timetabled to be in college and a fuel allowance or free bus pass and, if applicable, help towards the cost of childcare.
The annual household income threshold for the adult bursary is £25,000 or below. If living independently or with a partner, the household income must be declared when making an application. If you are living with your parents whilst completing the Access to HE Diploma you will be assessed based on your income.
The College's friendly Student Services and Transport team is available to help:
Transport:Â transport@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Student Services Truro: studentservices@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Student Services STEM & Health Skills Centre, Bodmin: studentservices@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Student Services Penwith: penwithstudentservices@truro-penwith.ac.uk
