Buses replace trains between St Erth and St Ives from Monday 5 to Sunday 18 January 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Penzance / St Erth and St Ives

Description

Engineering work is taking place between St Erth and St Ives, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Penzance and St Ives, calling at St Erth (Railway station interchange), Lelant Downs (Village Hall), Carbis Bay (Longstone Cross) and St Ives (The Terrace).

For travel between Penzance and St Erth, you can use replacement bus services but faster rail connections are also available.

Tickets can also be used at no extra cost on First bus routes 17 / 17A.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling on or before Friday 16 January, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling on or after Saturday 17 January, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

You can plan your journey on First buses by using use the Traveline website

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.