An update on our Cornwall operations

An update on our Cornwall operations

Please note the final day of service remains as Saturday, 14 February 2026. 

Our Cornwall business has faced ongoing financial challenges for some time. These have intensified recently due to above inflation operating costs, lower passenger numbers and increased competition from other operators. Unfortunately, this has made the business unviable.

This was an extremely difficult decision, which was made after all other options were exhausted. We understand this news will be deeply disappointing for our customers and colleagues, and we want to thank everyone who has travelled with us over the years.

What does this mean for you?  

Information on routes and services can be found on the Transport for Cornwall page: Transport for Cornwall - Bus tickets, timetables & more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have confirmed First Bus withdrawal from all services in Cornwall on 14 February 2026.

Why has First Bus taken this decision? 

  • Our Cornwall business has faced ongoing financial challenges for some time. These have intensified recently due to above inflation operating costs, lower passenger numbers and increased competition from other operators. Unfortunately, this has made the business unviable. 

What will happen to my local route? 

How many depots will close? 

  • We are withdrawing from all five depots in Cornwall: Camborne, Falmouth, Penzance, Summercourt, and Truro. 

What’s happening with open-top services? 

  • Earlier this year, we replaced open-top buses with covered double-deckers. A fall in tourism, lower demand, and higher costs made open-top services commercially unviable. 

  • These services will be withdrawn along with the rest of the Cornwall network on 14 February 2026.