Bus from Penzance to Bristol
4 direct routes · 350–485 min · first bus 08:25, last bus 21:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bristol as of 08:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penzance, 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 | ~660 min | 2 | Fridays only | 04:05 | 07:55 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bus Station (Bay 6) | Helston, Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Newquay, Bodmin & 5 more |
| 104 | National Express | ~485 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:25 | 08:25 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Redruth, Newquay, Bodmin, Liskeard, Tideford, Landrake & 2 more |
| UK049 | FlixBus | ~385 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:40 | 12:40 | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Plymouth, Exeter & Taunton |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~350 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 21:25 | 21:25 | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Plymouth, Exeter & Taunton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penzance 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 or 104 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Penzance to Bristol?
4 routes run directly from Penzance to Bristol: the 805 (National Express), the 104 (National Express), the UK049 (FlixBus), the UKN49 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 805, twice each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand D) and get off at Bus Station (Bay 6), about 660 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penzance to Bristol?
Between 350 minutes on the UKN49 and 485 on the 104, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Helston, Falmouth, Penryn, Truro and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penzance to Bristol?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:25 and the last around 21:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penzance to Bristol?
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.