🚌 Bus from Pool to Penzance
3 direct routes · about 73 min · first bus 08:50, last bus 17:49 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~73 min | 10 | 08:50 | 17:49 | Cornwall College (opp) |
| 406 | National Express | ~40 min | 5 | 06:25 | 06:25 | Cornwall College (opp) |
| 104 | National Express | ~45 min | 2 | 19:30 | 19:40 | Cornwall College (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pool 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 Pool to Penzance?
3 routes run directly from Pool to Penzance: the 18 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 406 (National Express), the 104 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Pool to Penzance?
Around 73 minutes on the 18, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Pool to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 18) leaves around 08:50 and the last around 17:49. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pool to Penzance?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.