Bus from Penzance to St Ives (Cornwall)
3 direct routes · 36–48 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 22:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to St Ives (Cornwall) as of 08:56
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~36 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 8 | 06:16 | 22:31 | Chyandour (E-bound) | Harbour Hotel (N-bound) | Long Rock, Varfell, Long Rock, Crowlas, Ludgvan, Crowlas & 5 more |
| 16 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~43 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 17:30 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Harbour Hotel (S-bound) | Varfell, Ludgvan, Castle Gate, Nancledra, Cripplesease, Balnoon & 1 more |
| 16A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~48 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:25 | 17:40 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Harbour Hotel (S-bound) | Trevaylor, Lower Ninnes, Gurnards Head, Boswednack, Zennor, Trevalgan & 3 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 17 bus, 16 bus or 16A bus timetable.
Fares from Penzance to St Ives
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 St Ives?
3 routes run directly from Penzance to St Ives: the 17 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 16 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 16A (Go Cornwall Bus). The most frequent is the 17, 17 times each weekday — board at Chyandour (E-bound) and get off at Harbour Hotel (N-bound), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penzance to St Ives?
Between 36 minutes on the 17 and 48 on the 16A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Long Rock, Varfell, Long Rock, Crowlas and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penzance to St Ives?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:16 and the last around 22:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penzance to St Ives?
Adult singles from Penzance to St Ives: £3.00 on the 17 and 16 (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.