Bus from Penzance to Newquay
4 direct routes · 80–125 min · first bus 04:45, last bus 21:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newquay as of 09:52
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 | ~120 min | 2 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 04:05 | 21:30 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Helston, Falmouth, Penryn & Truro |
| 504 | National Express | ~125 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 04:45 | 04:45 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Falmouth, Penryn & Truro |
| 406 | National Express | ~80 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 21:25 | 21:25 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Redruth |
| 104 | National Express | ~90 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:25 | 08:25 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Redruth |
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 104 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Penzance to Newquay?
4 routes run directly from Penzance to Newquay: the 805 (National Express), the 504 (National Express), the 406 (National Express), the 104 (National Express). The most frequent is the 805, twice each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand D) and get off at Bus Station (Stand 2), about 120 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penzance to Newquay?
Between 80 minutes on the 406 and 125 on the 504, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Helston, Falmouth, Penryn, Truro on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penzance to Newquay?
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 Newquay?
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.