Bus from London to Penzance
5 direct routes · about 605 min · first bus 08:00, last bus 13:30 (weekdays); night services 406 and UKN49 run 22:30–23:59.
Next buses to Penzance as of 06:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 | ~560 min | 4 | Fridays only | 07:30 | 23:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bristol, Bridgwater, Taunton, Exeter, Plymouth, Liskeard & 6 more |
| 504 | National Express | ~605 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:30 | 13:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Plymouth, Landrake, Tideford, Liskeard, Bodmin, Newquay & 4 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 406, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | National Express | ~515 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:30 | 22:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Sweethay, Exeter, Plymouth, Landrake, Tideford, Liskeard & 8 more |
| UK049 | FlixBus | ~565 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:00 | 08:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Three Mile Cross, Bristol, Taunton, Exeter & Plymouth |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~541 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:59 | 23:59 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Three Mile Cross, Bristol, Taunton, Exeter & Plymouth |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 London to Penzance?
5 routes run directly from London to Penzance: the 805 (National Express), the 504 (National Express), the 406 (National Express), the UK049 (FlixBus), the UKN49 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 805, 4 times each weekday — board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Bus Station (Stand D), about 560 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Penzance?
Around 605 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 London to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:00 and the last around 13:30 — and night services 406 and UKN49 run 22:30–23:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London 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.