🚌 Bus from Penzance to Plymouth City Centre
4 direct routes · about 255 min · first bus 08:00, last bus 08:25 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | National Express | ~255 min | 2 | 08:00 | 08:25 | Bus Station (Stand D) |
| 406 | National Express | ~185 min | 1 | 21:25 | 21:25 | Bus Station (Stand D) |
| UK049 | FlixBus | ~170 min | 1 | 12:40 | 12:40 | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~154 min | 1 | 21:25 | 21:25 | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Penzance to Plymouth City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Penzance to Plymouth City Centre: the 104 (National Express), the 406 (National Express), the UK049 (FlixBus), the UKN49 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Penzance to Plymouth City Centre?
Around 255 minutes on the 104, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Penzance to Plymouth City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 104) leaves around 08:00 and the last around 08:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penzance to Plymouth City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.