Bus from Penryn to Helston
3 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 07:43, last bus 22:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Helston as of 11:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penryn, 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 | ~30 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 15 | 17:30 | 22:35 | Bridge (S-bound) | The Parade (SW-bound) | Falmouth |
| 3 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~34 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 5 | 07:43 | 22:23 | Bridge (N-bound) | Tesco (S-bound) | Long Downs, Rame, Laity, Manhay, Trevenen Bal & Trewennack |
| 805 | National Express | ~30 min | 6 | Fridays only | 16:05 | 02:50 | Bridge (S-bound) | The Parade (SW-bound) | Falmouth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penryn 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, 3 bus or 805 bus timetable.
Fares from Penryn to Helston
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 3 (Go Cornwall Bus)
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 Penryn to Helston?
3 routes run directly from Penryn to Helston: the 504 (National Express), the 3 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 805 (National Express). The most frequent is the 504, 15 times each weekday — board at Bridge (S-bound) and get off at The Parade (SW-bound), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penryn to Helston?
Around 34 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Falmouth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penryn to Helston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:43 and the last around 22:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penryn to Helston?
An adult single from Penryn to Helston is £3.00 on the 3 (Go Cornwall Bus), from Bridge (N-bound) to Tesco (S-bound); an adult return is £6.00. 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.