Bus from Bristol to Penzance
4 direct routes · 345–435 min · first bus 11:10, last bus 13:00 (weekdays); night service UKN49 runs at 03:15.
Next buses to Penzance as of 08:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bristol, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 805 | National Express | ~385 min | 3 | Fridays only | 10:30 | 21:25 | Bus Station (Bay 6) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bridgwater, Taunton, Exeter, Plymouth, Liskeard, Bodmin & 5 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 104, UK049, UKN49
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | National Express | ~435 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Exeter, Plymouth, Landrake, Tideford, Liskeard, Bodmin & 7 more |
| UK049 | FlixBus | ~375 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 11:10 | 11:10 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Taunton, Exeter & Plymouth |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~345 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 03:15 | 03:15 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Taunton, Exeter & Plymouth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bristol 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 805 bus or 104 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bristol to Penzance?
4 routes run directly from Bristol to Penzance: the 805 (National Express), the 104 (National Express), the UK049 (FlixBus), the UKN49 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 805, 3 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Bay 6) and get off at Bus Station (Stand D), about 385 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bristol to Penzance?
Between 345 minutes on the UKN49 and 435 on the 104, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bridgwater, Taunton, Exeter, Plymouth and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 11:10 and the last around 13:00 — and night service UKN49 runs at 03:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol 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.