Royal Cornwall Hospital — Current A&E Queue
Last updated just now · sourced from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Typical Time in Department (AE)
minutes · ~ 2 hr 47 min
-21 min vs previous reading
Patients Waiting
34
Total in Dept
68
Hospital details
- City
- Truro
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours every day.
- NHS Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Royal Cornwall Hospital A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours
| Time | Typical Time in Dept | Change | Patients | Total in Dept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| just now20:14 | 2 hr 47 min | -21 min(-11%) | 34 | 68 |
| 37 min ago19:36 | 3 hr 8 min | +25 min(+15%) | 30 | 67 |
| 1h ago19:10 | 2 hr 43 min | +30 min(+23%) | 24 | 62 |
| 1h ago18:42 | 2 hr 13 min | +25 min(+23%) | 19 | 56 |
| 1h ago18:17 | 1 hr 48 min | +22 min(+26%) | 14 | 54 |
| 2h ago17:37 | 1 hr 26 min | +25 min(+41%) | 11 | 50 |
| 3h ago17:13 | 1 hr 1 min | +24 min(+65%) | 11 | 51 |
| 3h ago16:40 | 37 min | -5 min(-12%) | 6 | 53 |
| 3h ago16:15 | 42 min | -46 min(-52%) | 7 | 51 |
| 4h ago15:38 | 1 hr 28 min | +24 min(+38%) | 4 | 51 |
| 5h ago15:13 | 1 hr 4 min | -12 min(-16%) | 4 | 54 |
| 5h ago14:38 | 1 hr 16 min | +6 min(+9%) | 13 | 60 |
Royal Cornwall Hospital in context
The latest reading puts Royal Cornwall Hospital at roughly 2 hr 47 min. Across South West the typical figure is around 57 min. That puts this department noticeably above the area norm — the nearby-alternatives panel may show a shorter queue.
Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Royal Cornwall Hospital
How long is the queue at Royal Cornwall Hospital right now?
The most recent figure shows roughly 2 hr 47 min (167 minutes) at Royal Cornwall Hospital's A&E. This is pulled from the trust's public dashboard and refreshes regularly, but the actual time you wait will depend on how urgently you need treatment and how busy the department is when you arrive.
What are Royal Cornwall Hospital's opening hours?
The A&E at Royal Cornwall Hospital runs around the clock — 24 hours, seven days a week, bank holidays included. No appointment is needed; patients are assessed on arrival and seen in order of clinical urgency, not arrival time.
Do I actually need A&E, or could a UTC near Truro be faster?
A&E at Royal Cornwall Hospital is the right place for anything that could be life-threatening — chest pain, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, serious breathing problems or major injuries. For less severe issues (sprains, small cuts, minor fractures, bites, burns), a nearby Urgent Treatment Centre will almost always see you sooner. If you are unsure, ring 111 — they can point you to the best service and sometimes book you a timed slot.
How do I get to Royal Cornwall Hospital?
Royal Cornwall Hospital is in Truro. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Royal Cornwall Hospital A&E typically quietest?
Nationally, emergency departments see the fewest arrivals between about 6 am and 9 am. Demand tends to peak on Monday mornings, weekday evenings after 6 pm, and on Friday and Saturday nights. Arriving during a quieter window — if your condition allows it — can noticeably cut the time you spend waiting.
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Page content is periodically verified against official sources. All queue data comes from NHS Trust dashboards and government statistical releases.