Bus from Penzance to Taunton (Somerset)
4 direct routes · 275–390 min · first bus 12:40, last bus 21:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Taunton (Somerset) as of 06:43
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 | ~330 min | 3 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 04:05 | 20:00 | Bus Station (Stand D) | County Hall (NE-bound) | Helston, Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Newquay, Bodmin & 3 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | National Express | ~390 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Bus Station (Stand D) | County Hall (NE-bound) | Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Tresillian, Grampound, St Austell & 10 more |
| UK049 | FlixBus | ~310 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:40 | 12:40 | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | Plymouth & Exeter |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~275 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 21:25 | 21:25 | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | Plymouth & Exeter |
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 or 404 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Penzance to Taunton?
4 routes run directly from Penzance to Taunton: the 805 (National Express), the 404 (National Express), the UK049 (FlixBus), the UKN49 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 805, 3 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand D) and get off at County Hall (NE-bound), about 330 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penzance to Taunton?
Between 275 minutes on the UKN49 and 390 on the 404, depending on which route you catch and on 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 Taunton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 12:40 and the last around 21:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penzance to Taunton?
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.