Bus from Hayle to Penzance
5 direct routes · 26–45 min · first bus 06:44, last bus 23:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penzance as of 09:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hayle, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~29 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 11 | 06:44 | 23:51 | Fore Street (W-bound) | Chyandour (W-bound) | St Erth, Rose-an-Grouse, Canons Town, Whitecross, Crowlas, Varfell & 3 more |
| 406 | National Express | ~17 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 06:48 | 06:48 | Fore Street (W-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | St Erth & Crowlas |
| 15 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~45 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:00 | 16:35 | Fore Street (W-bound) | Chyandour (W-bound) | Chenhalls, St Erth, Gwallon, Marazion & Long Rock |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 104, CC1
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 | ~22 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 19:53 | 19:53 | Fore Street (W-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | St Erth & Crowlas |
| CC1 | Stagecoach South West | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:24 | 17:24 | Fore Street (W-bound) | Chyandour (W-bound) | St Erth, Rose-an-Grouse, Canons Town, Whitecross, Crowlas, Varfell & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hayle 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 18 bus, 406 bus, 15 bus or 104 bus timetable.
Fares from Hayle to Penzance
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 18 and 15 (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the CC1 (Stagecoach South West)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hayle to Penzance?
5 routes run directly from Hayle to Penzance: the 18 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 406 (National Express), the 15 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 104 (National Express), the CC1 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 18, 18 times each weekday — board at Fore Street (W-bound) and get off at Chyandour (W-bound), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hayle to Penzance?
Between 26 minutes on the CC1 and 45 on the 15, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at St Erth, Rose-an-Grouse, Canons Town, Whitecross and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hayle to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:44 and the last around 23:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hayle to Penzance?
Adult singles from Hayle to Penzance: £3.00 on the 18 and 15 (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the CC1 (Stagecoach South West). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.