COPPERFIELDS
TRURO
RESIDENTS TRAVEL INFORMATION GUIDE
Your Guide to Transport Options from Copperfields
WELCOME
Welcome to Copperfields
Welcome to your new home at Copperfields. We hope you have many enjoyable years living here.
This site provides information on how to get around using public transport and other environmentally friendly methods to commute to work or explore the area and what it has on offer.
Copperfields is located within a 15-20 minute walk from Truro City Centre. The City Centre is a vibrant and attractive destination for shopping, leisure, local services and a transport hub.
The Travel Guide Website
This website is one of many measures provided by the Travel Plan produced for the Copperfields development and agreed with Cornwall Council.
The Travel Plan is a document which contains a package of measures to encourage you to try alternatives to single occupancy car use.
The Travel Plan
The Travel Plan can offer real benefits not only to you, but also to the community that surrounds you.
It can help to relieve local parking and congestion problems and improves public transport connections across the area.
It may also relieve stress on you through reducing journey delays or providing the opportunity to cut your travel commitments by working from home on occasions.
WALKING
Walking offers the greatest potential to replace short car and public transport trips, particularly those under a two kilometre distance. It provides a healthy alternative to the private car and also typically forms a minor component of many journeys made by public transport and car.
Truro benefits from good walking facilities as most of the urban roads near the site have footways and street lighting is generally present.
There is an existing footway along Green Lane adjacent to the site. This route is perfect for many trips to the west of Truro, as well as to Truro Railway Station, Cornwall Hospital and Truro College.
Falmouth Road and Lemon Street provide a direct route to the city centre. Alternatively, to the west you may connect to Falmouth Road by walking along Green Lane or via Green Close and Daniell Road.
Benefits of Walking
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Walking is a great form of exercise and can reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Walking is a completely environmentally friendly activity.
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Walking is an important form of sustainable transport which costs nothing and offers a wide range of benefits to you and the community.
Are you not sure how to get from your home to work on foot? You could use Google Maps to plan your journey. The site gives you the route required with the time it may take.
CYCLING
Truro and the surrounding Cornwall area, including The Roseland Heritage Coast is a beautiful place to ride your bicycle with a wide variety of scenery, historic buildings and designated routes.
You can cycle to all the facilities in Truro, and Threemilestone Industrial Estate, within a 25 minute cycle, and access National Cycle Route 3 (NCR3).
National Cycle Route 3 routes from Lands End to Bristol providing a high quality link with many off-road sections, which is especially beneficial for those recreational rides!
NCR3 can be accessed to the south of Copperfields, which runs along the disused railway linking Penweathers Junction and Newham. Access to NCR3 can be gained via either Penweathers Lane to the north-west of the site or Old Falmouth Road to the south-east. Penweathers Lane also carries the Engine House Trail cycle link between Hayle and Truro.
The Engine House Trail continues towards Truro City Centre along Chapel Road. National Cycle Route 3 can be also accessed to the south-west of Copperfields site.
Benefits of Cycling
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Cycling is sociable – it provides a fantastic way to share some time with friends and family.
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Cycling is ‘green’ – you can feel good about doing your bit for the environment.
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Cycling is quick – for short journeys under 8km, cycling is usually the fastest way to get around – and you won’t get stuck in traffic.
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Cycling is cheap – no bus, train or season tickets required.
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Cycling is convenient – it gets you ‘door-to-door’, with a guaranteed arrival time.
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Cycling is fun – and helps you explore your local environment.
Explore your local community by bike!
We’re encouraging families to get more out of life – by getting on your bike and exploring the local community – either for an outing at the weekend, or a trip to the local shops, part of the school run, or daily commute. Don’t forget that your Green Travel Voucher is valid for a range of cycle equipment.
People who cycle regularly enjoy a fitness level equal to that of a person 10 years younger – so you’ll look and feel better!
Your local bicycle shop is:
Clive Mitchell Cycles
6 Calenick Street
Truro
TR1 2SF
Tel: 01872 276930
A GREAT FORM OF EXERCISE
COMPLETELY ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
And can reduce the risk of heart disease
Costs nothing and benefits both you and the community
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Why Public Transport?
Public Transport can be quicker, cheaper and more convenient than using your car and provides a significant environmental benefit. Using public transport can remove the stress of finding a car parking space, sitting in traffic and the costs of owning a car. Furthermore, you can travel to your destination while you relax with a newspaper or catch-up on social media.
BUS
Where are my nearest bus stops?
The nearest bus stops are located on Green Lane near the site entrance. Other bus stops near the site are located on Falmouth Road near the entrance to Truro High School for Girls, some 230m north of Green Lane. These stops are identified by raised kerbs and a flag and pole.
The bus stops located on Green Lane are served by the U1 service, while the Falmouth Road Stops are served by the 36, 66, 466, 493, and U1 services. These services will allow you to reach the city centre and destinations further afield such as Camborne, Falmouth, Helston, Penryn, Redruth and St Keverne.
The service provided by these routes is detailed below:
Number 36
The 36 routes between St Keverne and Truro via Helston. A service is generally provided every two hours, Monday - Saturday and three daily services are provided on Sundays.
Number 66
This service routes from Truro to Penryn. It provides one service a day in each direction, from Monday - Saturday.
Number 466
The 466 service routes from Truro to Penryn. It provides one service a day in each direction, Monday - Saturday.
Number 493
This services provides a connection from Truro to Feock and Trelissick Gardens. It generally provides one service every two hours, Monday - Saturday.
U1 Service
This services provides a connection from Truro to Newquay, via Truro. A service is provided every hour in each direction, Monday - Saturday, with one service every two hours provided on Sundays.
Click here for the First Kernow Network Map
RAIL
The closest railway station to Copperfields is the main line station at Truro, approximately 1,300m to the north / 16min Walk / 5min Cycle.
Truro benefits from 2 services per hour to Exeter, Bristol, Bath, Reading and London on the Great Western Mainline. Two services per hour are also provided towards Falmouth Docks and an hourly service is provided towards Penzance.
The station offers provides 150 car parking spaces and cycle parking for 10 cycles.
For live journey times and rail enquiries, visit:
LOCAL AMENITIES
The Copperfields site is sustainably located within comfortable walking and cycling distances to local schools, shops, facilities, bus stops and the city centre.
Local Amenities
Green Lane Bus Stops
110m / 1 min Walk / 0 min Cycle
Merchant House, Falmouth Road Bus Stops
350m / 4 min Walk / 1 min Cycle
The Thomas Daniell Pub
700m / 9 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
Lidl Store, Treyew Road
1,000 m / 13 min Walk / 4 min Cycle
Sainsbury’s Store, Treyew Road
1,100m / 14 min Walk / 4 min Cycle
Truro City Centre
1,200m / 15 min Walk / 5 min Cycle
Tesco Superstore, Newham Road
1,300m / 16 min Walk / 5 min Cycle
Aldi Store, Newham Road
1,300m / 16 min Walk / 5 min Cycle
Railway Station, Station Road
1,300m / 16 min Walk / 5 min Cycle
Post Office, High Cross
1,500m / 19 min Walk / 6 min Cycle
Royal Cornwall Hospital, Tresawls Road
2,900m / 36 min Walk / 11 min Cycle
Threemilestone Industrial Estate
4,800m / 60 min Walk / 18 min Cycle
Education
Truro High School for Girls
400 m / 5 min Walk / 2 min Cycle
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool
850m / 11 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
Bosvigo Primary School
1,000 m / 13 min Walk / 4 min Cycle
Truro Learning Academy
1,700m / 21 min Walk / 6 min Cycle
Truro School
2,000 m / 25 min Walk / 8 min Cycle
Truro College
3,200 m / 40 min Walk / 12 min Cycle
CAR SHARING & CAR CLUBS
Car Sharing
Travelling with other people by car is an easy way to cut your CO2 emissions and save money. By splitting costs with your fellow passengers you will save on fuel and parking fees.
Use your time as a passenger to read or catch up on work, and of course you won’t have to find a parking space.
For more information on local car share schemes visit:
Benefits of Car Sharing
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Reduces travel costs.
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Reduces wear and tear on your own vehicle.
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Helps reduce congestion.
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Expands social networks.
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Reduces stress levels related to driving.
Car Clubs
The costs and hassle associated with owning a car can really add up. Insurance, servicing, MOT, cleaning, parking permits, the list goes on…
A Car Club gives you access to a choice of cars and vans parked locally where you live or work. Car Club vehicles are serviced and maintained by someone else, that you only ever pay for when you need them, not when you don’t.
A Car Club is effectively a hire car service, which provides better flexibility. To use the car you just have to be a member of the ‘club’.
Enterprise and Co-cars both provide Car Club locations within Truro. These location are highlighted on the Local Amenities map provided above.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more popular. Unlike conventional vehicles which burn petrol or diesel, EVs are powered by batteries just like your smartphone.
The main advantage of EVs is that they produce zero-emissions when you are using them. This means that they provide local environmental benefits including cleaner air and reduced noise in urban areas.
Today’s EVs have the latest cutting-edge technology and can drive over 322 kilometres on a single charge, with some able to cover over 628 kilometres on a single charge - that’s the equivalent of Truro to Kendal!
For more information on electric vehicles, visit:
Did you know?
Every 2 minutes a new EV is registered on UK roads.
Why go electric?
Cheaper to Run
Compared to petrol or diesel, electricity is cheap. Per mile an EV could cost less than a third of what a traditional car costs.
Cheaper to Maintain
Compared to a traditional car, EVs have a lot fewer moving parts, with just three main components - the on-board charger, inverter and motor.
This means there are fewer things requiring maintenance and servicing is simpler, all of which saves you money. You’ll never need to change the oil again!
Better for the Environment
EVs have no tailpipe emissions, and don’t even have an exhaust.
Even when accounting for generating the electricity they use, EVs produce significantly fewer emissions than traditional cars.
Easy Home Charging
With an EV you will never need to go to a petrol station again.
Simply plug your car in when you get home to charge overnight and it’s ready for you in the morning.
Quiet and Quick
EVs offer a smooth and quiet ride.
HOME DELIVERIES
A wide range of major supermarkets offer home delivery services to the Truro area, so why not save time, money and petrol and have your groceries delivered?
Asda
The nearest store is in Falmouth and is open from 6 am - midnight. A home delivery service is available.
Jennings Road, Penryn, Falmouth, TR10 9LY
Morrisons
The nearest store is in Redruth and is open from 7am to 10pm. A home delivery service is available.
Pool, Redruth, TR15 3NH
Ocado
An online only supermarket offering a wide range of fresh
groceries, essentials, toys and more delivered to your door.
Sainsbury’s
The nearest store is in Truro and is open from 7am - 11pm. A home delivery service is available.
Treyew Rd, Truro TR1 3XL
Tesco
The closest store is in Truro and is open from 6am - midnight. Home delivery is also available.
Garras Wharf, Truro, TR1 2TN
Waitrose
There is a Waitrose Store in Truro, open from 8am - 8pm. Home delivery is also available.
Newquay Rd, Tregurra Ln, Truro TR1 1RH
CONTACT
Useful Links
For information about car sharing visit:
liftshare.com/uk/community/cornwall
blablacar.com
For bus timetables visit:
For public transport information visit:
cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/public-transport
For help planing your journey visit:
travelinesw.com
google.co.uk/maps
For rail enquiries visit:
nationalrail.co.uk
For information on cycling visit:
sustrans.org.uk
cornwall.gov.uk/cycle-routes-and-trails
Your local bicycle shop is located:
Clive Mitchell Cycles,
6 Calenick Street,
Truro,
TR1 2SF
Contact Form
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please fill out the following form: