Bus from Heathrow Airport to Penzance
4 direct routes · about 545 min · first bus 09:25, last bus 14:30 (weekdays); night services 406 and UKN49 run 23:15–00:50.
Next buses to Penzance as of 15:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Heathrow Airport, 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 | ~520 min | 4 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 08:10 | 23:40 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bristol, Bridgwater, Taunton, Exeter, Plymouth, Liskeard & 6 more |
| 504 | National Express | ~545 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:25 | 14:30 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Plymouth, Landrake, Tideford, Liskeard, Bodmin, Newquay & 4 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 406, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | National Express | ~470 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:15 | 23:15 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Sweethay, Exeter, Plymouth, Landrake, Tideford, Liskeard & 8 more |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~490 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:50 | 00:50 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Three Mile Cross, Bristol, Taunton, Exeter & Plymouth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Heathrow Airport 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, 504 bus or 406 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Heathrow Airport to Penzance?
4 routes run directly from Heathrow Airport to Penzance: the 805 (National Express), the 504 (National Express), the 406 (National Express), the UKN49 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 805, 4 times each weekday — board at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) and get off at Bus Station (Stand D), about 520 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Heathrow Airport to Penzance?
Around 545 minutes on the 504, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bristol, Bridgwater, Taunton, Exeter and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Heathrow Airport to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:25 and the last around 14:30 — and night services 406 and UKN49 run 23:15–00:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Heathrow Airport 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.