🚌 Bus from Penzance to St Ives
5 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 22:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~30 min | 27 | 06:15 | 22:45 | Bus Station (Stand C) |
| 19 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~52 min | 11 | 09:20 | 19:20 | Bus Station (Stand F) |
| 7 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~36 min | 6 | 10:00 | 14:10 | Bus Station (Stand E) |
| 7 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~36 min | 4 | 10:10 | 14:10 | Bus Station (Stand E) |
| 16 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~63 min | 1 | 15:10 | 15:10 | Mounts Bay Academy (W-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 St Ives?
5 routes run directly from Penzance to St Ives: the 17 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 19 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 7 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 7 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 16 (Go Cornwall Bus).
How long does the bus take from Penzance to St Ives?
Around 30 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Penzance to St Ives?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penzance to St Ives?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.