Bus from Newquay to Penzance
4 direct routes · 75–140 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 21:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penzance as of 11:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newquay, 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 | ~140 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 16:20 | 21:40 | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Truro, Penryn, Falmouth & Helston |
| 805 | National Express | ~110 min | 7 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 05:50 | 02:00 | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Redruth & Camborne |
| 406 | National Express | ~75 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 05:50 | 05:50 | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Redruth, Pool, Camborne, Hayle, St Erth & Crowlas |
| 104 | National Express | ~80 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:55 | 18:55 | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Redruth, Pool, Camborne, Hayle, St Erth & Crowlas |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newquay 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, 805 bus, 406 bus or 104 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newquay to Penzance?
4 routes run directly from Newquay to Penzance: the 504 (National Express), the 805 (National Express), the 406 (National Express), the 104 (National Express). The most frequent is the 504, 10 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand 2) and get off at Bus Station (Stand D), about 140 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newquay to Penzance?
Between 75 minutes on the 406 and 140 on the 504, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Truro, Penryn, Falmouth, Helston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newquay to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 21:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newquay 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.