Bus from Pool (Cornwall) to Penzance
4 direct routes · about 68 min · first bus 07:54, last bus 23:22 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:50, last bus 17:49.
Next buses to Penzance as of 19:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pool, 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 | ~68 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 07:54 | 23:22 | Cornwall College (opp) | Chyandour (W-bound) | Camborne, Kehelland, Roseworthy, Connor Downs, Treeve, Hayle & 11 more |
| 406 | National Express | ~40 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 06:25 | 06:25 | Cornwall College (opp) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Camborne, Hayle, St Erth & Crowlas |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 104, CC1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | National Express | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 19:30 | 19:30 | Cornwall College (opp) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Camborne, Hayle, St Erth & Crowlas |
| CC1 | Stagecoach South West | ~71 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:39 | 16:39 | Cornwall College (opp) | Chyandour (W-bound) | Camborne, Kehelland, Roseworthy, Connor Downs, Treeve, Hayle & 11 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 18 bus, 406 bus or 104 bus timetable.
Fares from Pool to Penzance
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 18 (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the CC1 (Stagecoach South West)
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 Pool to Penzance?
4 routes run directly from Pool to Penzance: the 18 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 406 (National Express), the 104 (National Express), the CC1 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 18, 16 times each weekday — board at Cornwall College (opp) and get off at Chyandour (W-bound), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pool to Penzance?
Around 68 minutes on the 18, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Camborne, Kehelland, Roseworthy, Connor Downs and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pool to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:54 and the last around 23:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pool to Penzance?
Adult singles from Pool to Penzance: £3.00 on the 18 (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the CC1 (Stagecoach South West). 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.