Bus from Falmouth to Penzance
2 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 17:40, last bus 22:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penzance as of 13:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Falmouth, 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 | ~50 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 17:40 | 22:45 | Argos (NE-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Helston |
| 805 | National Express | ~50 min | 6 | Fridays only | 16:15 | 03:00 | Argos (NE-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Helston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Falmouth 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 or 805 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Falmouth to Penzance?
2 routes run directly from Falmouth to Penzance: the 504 (National Express), the 805 (National Express). The most frequent is the 504, 18 times each weekday — board at Argos (NE-bound) and get off at Bus Station (Stand D), about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Falmouth to Penzance?
Around 50 minutes on the 504, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Helston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Falmouth to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 17:40 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Falmouth 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.