Penzance to Plymouth bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 7 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Penzance bus station at 05:00h, arriving at Plymouth bus station at 08:50h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:05h, arriving at 01:15h the following day.
Departure station and country
Penzance, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
78 mi
Average Trip Duration
03h 22min
Total Departures
7
Popular Operators
National Express
Lowest Price
$14
Transportation Options
Bus
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Getting from Penzance and Plymouth by bus
The shortest travel distance between Penzance and Plymouth is 78 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 20:05 has a travel time of 02:50h.
The longest travel time on the route is 03:55h.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Plymouth earlier, there
are 2 night buses from Penzance to Plymouth.
The overnight buses depart between and 22:05 and arrive between 00:15 and 01:15
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Penzance to Plymouth route
National Express is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 313 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.
Over 313 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Penzance to Plymouth. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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