Bus from Helston to Penzance
4 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penzance as of 12:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Helston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~56 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 6 | 06:10 | 23:15 | Blue Anchor (W-bound) | Chyandour (W-bound) | Porthleven, Breage, Ashton, Tresowes Green, Germoe, Newtown & 6 more |
| 504 | National Express | ~35 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 18:05 | 23:05 | The Parade (SW-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | — |
| 805 | National Express | ~30 min | 6 | Fridays only | 16:35 | 03:20 | The Parade (SW-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | — |
| 2A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~52 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:10 | 16:10 | Tesco (S-bound) | Chyandour (W-bound) | Porthleven, Breage, Ashton, Tresowes Green, Germoe, Newtown & 5 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Helston 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 2 bus, 504 bus, 805 bus or 2A bus timetable.
Fares from Helston to Penzance
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 Helston to Penzance?
4 routes run directly from Helston to Penzance: the 2 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 504 (National Express), the 805 (National Express), the 2A (Go Cornwall Bus). The most frequent is the 2, 16 times each weekday — board at Blue Anchor (W-bound) and get off at Chyandour (W-bound), about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Helston to Penzance?
Around 56 minutes on the 2, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Porthleven, Breage, Ashton, Tresowes Green and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Helston to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Helston to Penzance?
Adult singles from Helston to Penzance: £3.00 on the 2 and 2A (Go Cornwall Bus). 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.