Bus from Penzance to Truro
4 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 06:26, last bus 21:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Truro as of 12:02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~120 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 8 | 06:26 | 21:41 | Chyandour (E-bound) | Museum (E-bound) | Long Rock, Varfell, Long Rock, Varfell, Crowlas, Whitecross & 19 more |
| 805 | National Express | ~80 min | 3 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 04:05 | 20:00 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bus Station (Stand E) | Helston, Falmouth & Penryn |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 504, 404
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | National Express | ~85 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:45 | 08:25 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bus Station (Stand E) | Falmouth & Penryn |
| 404 | National Express | ~80 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Bus Station (Stand E) | Falmouth & Penryn |
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 18 bus, 805 bus, 504 bus or 404 bus timetable.
Fares from Penzance to Truro
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 18 (Go Cornwall Bus)
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 Truro?
4 routes run directly from Penzance to Truro: the 18 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 805 (National Express), the 504 (National Express), the 404 (National Express). The most frequent is the 18, 13 times each weekday — board at Chyandour (E-bound) and get off at Museum (E-bound), about 120 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penzance to Truro?
Around 120 minutes on the 18, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Long Rock, Varfell, Long Rock, Varfell and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penzance to Truro?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:26 and the last around 21:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penzance to Truro?
An adult single from Penzance to Truro is £3.00 on the 18 (Go Cornwall Bus), from Chyandour (E-bound) to Museum (E-bound); an adult return is £6.00. 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.