Trains, ferries & car share
Public transportation and car sharing eases congestion, reduces emissions, and gives you plenty of quality time to people watch, as well as get to feel like you're part of your local community.
In addition, public transportation allows you to relax, read or nap during your commute.Car sharing allows for significant savings. And the savings are limited just to the money you'll save using less petrol or diesel. Using your car less means less 'wear and tear' on your vehicle.
So, what do we mean by public transportation? Well, we're focusing on buses, trains and ferries/boats; whether used for the daily commute or just to get around. For those of you interested in leaving your car at home, these tips discuss the merits of public transportation. We hope our tips andi nformation will also encourage you to offer suggestions on how to expand and improve public transportation in the community.
Train travel
First Great Western operates a link between the city of Truro and Falmouth and Penryn. This is a regular service usually travelling between the hours of 0730 and 2130.
The first train of the day from Truro to Falmouth on from Monday to Friday is 6.10am. The last train from Falmouth Docks from Monday to Friday is 1035pm.
Falmouth Town Station is just a four minute walk from the Woodlane Campus and Penryn Station is a ten minute walk from the Tremough Campus.
Season ticket calculator
National Rail's season ticket calculator conveniently allows user access to up to date prices.
Aged 16 - 25 or a full time student?
If you are aged 16 - 25, or a full-time student aged 26 or over, you can save 1/3 off most standard class tickets and integrated PlusBus tickets. The 16 - 25 Railcard offers a great discount for students, whether you are commuting to University or going home to visit family. To apply, you will need proof of age in the form of a birth certificate, driving licence, passport or International Student Identity Card.
If you are over 26, you will need your educational establishment to sign and stamp your form to verify that you are a full-time student.
Buy online: www.16-25railcard.co.uk
Devon & Cornwall Railcard
The Devon & Cornwall Railcard offers residents of Devon and Cornwall 1/3 off most standard class, off-peak train tickets across Devon and Cornwall, including PlusBus tickets. Discounted tickets can be used for travel on First Great Western, South West Trains and Cross County Train services. More information and Devon & Cornwall Railcard application form
Season ticket fares
Reduced weekly season ticket fares are also available between Falmouth and Truro. Fees are as follows:
Truro - Penryn (Standard Adult) £10.40
Truro - Falmouth Town (Standard Adult) £13.00
For further information and timetables, visit www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Ferries
It is also possible to commute to Falmouth by ferry. Regular ferry links operate all around the Fal River,
including those from St Mawes and Flushing.
For more information, visit www.kingharryscornwall.co.uk/ferries or www.falriverlinks.co.uk
Car sharing
www.carsharecornwall.com provides a free service for passengers and drivers to link up and share car journeys.
Just log on and register a journey, either a regular commute to work or college, or a one-off journey. The database will then search for a match. If your journe is not matched straightaway then keep visiting the website as new people register journeys every day.
Car sharing can be fun and you could potentially save yourself hundreds of pounds a year if you can make regular car sharing journeys. Click on to the ‘Cost Calculator' on the www.carsharecornwall.com website to work out how much you could be saving.
To register and for further information regarding the scheme contact our travel plan coordinator on
travel@falmouth.ac.uk
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