Bus from Penzance to London
6 direct routes · about 590 min · first bus 04:45, last bus 21:25 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 05:00, last bus 21:25.
Next buses to London as of 18:16
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 | ~635 min | 4 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 04:05 | 21:30 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Helston, Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Newquay, Bodmin & 6 more |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 504, 406, 404, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | National Express | ~590 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:45 | 08:25 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Newquay, Bodmin, Liskeard & 3 more |
| 406 | National Express | ~490 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 21:25 | 21:25 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Redruth, Newquay, Bodmin, Liskeard, Tideford, Landrake & 3 more |
| 404 | National Express | ~590 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Tresillian, Grampound, St Austell & 14 more |
| UK049 | FlixBus | ~565 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:40 | 12:40 | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, Bristol & Three Mile Cross |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~540 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 21:25 | 21:25 | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, Bristol & Three Mile Cross |
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, 504 bus, 406 bus or 404 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Penzance to London?
6 routes run directly from Penzance to London: the 805 (National Express), the 504 (National Express), the 406 (National Express), the 404 (National Express), the UK049 (FlixBus), the UKN49 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 805, 4 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand D) and get off at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound), about 635 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penzance to London?
Around 590 minutes on the 504, depending on time of day and 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 London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:45 and the last around 21:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penzance to London?
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.