Plymouth to Penzance Bus and Coach

Plymouth to Penzance Penzance to Plymouth

Plymouth to Penzance Route Overview

Plymouth to Penzance bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 18 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Plymouth at 03:50h, arriving at Penzance at 07:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:30h, arriving at 00:05h the same day.
Departure station and country PlymouthUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country PenzanceUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 78 mi
Average Trip Duration 03h 30min
Total Departures 18
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price £9
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Plymouth to Penzance

The shortest travel distance between Plymouth and Penzance is 78 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 04:15 has a travel time of 02:50h. The longest travel time on the route is 04:10h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Penzance earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Plymouth to Penzance. The overnight coach departs at 20:30 and arrives at 00:05 the same day. Below is the most popular night departure to Penzance:
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Bus companies operating the Plymouth to Penzance route

National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 313 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Plymouth or Penzance coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Plymouth

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  Penzance

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Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £9 (One-Way) or £18 (Return).

Travel reviews for Plymouth to Penzance bus

Over 313 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Plymouth to Penzance. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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Other popular destinations from Penzance

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Penzance, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:


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