Bus from Bodmin to Penzance
4 direct routes · 115–185 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 21:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penzance as of 05:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bodmin, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | National Express | ~185 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 15:35 | 21:00 | Dennison Road Car Park (W-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Newquay, Truro, Penryn, Falmouth & Helston |
| 805 | National Express | ~150 min | 5 | Fridays only | 05:30 | 01:20 | Dennison Road Car Park (W-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Newquay, Truro, Penryn, Falmouth & Helston |
| 406 | National Express | ~115 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 05:10 | 05:10 | Dennison Road Car Park (W-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Newquay, Redruth, Pool, Camborne, Hayle, St Erth & 1 more |
| 104 | National Express | ~120 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:15 | 18:15 | Dennison Road Car Park (W-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Newquay, Redruth, Pool, Camborne, Hayle, St Erth & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bodmin on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 504 bus, 805 bus, 406 bus or 104 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bodmin to Penzance?
4 routes run directly from Bodmin to Penzance: the 504 (National Express), the 805 (National Express), the 406 (National Express), the 104 (National Express). The most frequent is the 504, 6 times each weekday — board at Dennison Road Car Park (W-bound) and get off at Bus Station (Stand D), about 185 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bodmin to Penzance?
Between 115 minutes on the 406 and 185 on the 504, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Newquay, Truro, Penryn, Falmouth and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bodmin to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 21:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bodmin to Penzance?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.