Bus from Penzance to Helston
3 direct routes · about 63 min · first bus 06:46, last bus 22:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Helston as of 10:04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~63 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 6 | 07:16 | 22:56 | Chyandour (E-bound) | Seven Stars (opp) | Long Rock, Marazion, Goldsithney, Perran Downs, Rosudgeon, Kenneggy & 9 more |
| 805 | National Express | ~25 min | 3 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 04:05 | 20:00 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Seven Stars (opp) | — |
| 2A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~55 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:46 | 06:46 | Chyandour (E-bound) | Seven Stars (opp) | Long Rock, Marazion, Goldsithney, Perran Downs, Rosudgeon, Kenneggy & 6 more |
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 2 bus, 805 bus or 2A bus timetable.
Fares from Penzance to Helston
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 Penzance to Helston?
3 routes run directly from Penzance to Helston: the 2 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 805 (National Express), the 2A (Go Cornwall Bus). The most frequent is the 2, 15 times each weekday — board at Chyandour (E-bound) and get off at Seven Stars (opp), about 63 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penzance to Helston?
Around 63 minutes on the 2, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Long Rock, Marazion, Goldsithney, Perran Downs and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penzance to Helston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:46 and the last around 22:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penzance to Helston?
Adult singles from Penzance to Helston: £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.