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Ride Cornwall Day Ranger

The following terms and conditions apply to this type of ticket. Please note that some tickets have restrictions on the days or times you can travel. Please check before you travel.

Terms and Conditions

Description

Multi-journey bus and train ticket for travel in Cornwall.

Travel on all trains and most bus services throughout Cornwall using just one ticket. The area of validity covers all of Cornwall which includes the lines to Penzance, St Ives, Falmouth, Looe, Newquay and Gunnislake plus it is also valid as far east as Plymouth in Devon.

The Ride Cornwall ticket also enables visits to the Eden Project near St Austell, Land's End or the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth (admission tickets must be purchased separately).

A family version is also available for two adults and up to three children.

Further information can be found on First Great Western's website.

RCW - Ride Cornwall Day RangerRCF - Ride Cornwall Day Ranger (Family)

Single or Return

Return

Operator

  • CrossCountry
  • Great Western Railway

Standard Class Ticket Code

RCW & RCF

Availability

Purchase Location

Ticket offices and travel centres, self-service ticket machines at stations, rail-appointed travel agents, online at most train company websites or through other online retailers or train company telesales offices.

Can also be purchased on board buses within the Cornwall area.

Purchase Availability

Any day.

Pre-booking Requirement

No reservations are needed.

Rover and Ranger tickets may not be issued more than 3 days in advance of their validity (5 days for telesales and internet bookings).

Reservations Compulsory

No

No, but you can reserve a seat on many longer distance services and reservations are recommended on busy services. Please note that some train services are designated as reservation only, regardless of ticket held.

Discounts

Children

Yes

Approximately 25% discount.

Railcards

Yes

Discounted rate for holders of Devon & Cornwall Railcard, 16-25 Railcard, Family & Friends, Two Together, Disabled Persons Railcard, HM Forces Railcard and Senior Railcard. Please check with First Great Western or local publicity for details of the discounted fare.

Outward Journey

Day Of Travel

Valid for one day on the date shown on the ticket.

Time Of Travel

Valid from 09:00 on weekdays plus the following services for boarding at any station en route:

  • 08:14 Plymouth to Penzance

  • 08:40 Plymouth to Gunnislake

  • 08:33 Liskeard to Looe 

Valid any time on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Return Journey

Day Of Travel

Valid for one day on the date shown on the ticket.

Time Of Travel

Valid from 09:00 on weekdays plus the following services for boarding at any station en route:

  • 08:14 Plymouth to Penzance

  • 08:40 Plymouth to Gunnislake

  • 08:33 Liskeard to Looe 

Valid any time on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Refunds

Refunds are only available on unused tickets surrendered before the day of travel and may be subject to an administration fee.

Changes To Travel Plans

The ticket has unlimited travel but you cannot change the travel validity period of travel passes.