Bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Penzance
3 direct routes · 38–53 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penzance as of 07:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St Ives, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~38 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 8 | 07:00 | 23:15 | Harbour Hotel (S-bound) | Chyandour (W-bound) | Lelant, St Erth, Rose-an-Grouse, Canons Town, Whitecross, Crowlas & 5 more |
| 16 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~46 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 18:32 | Harbour Hotel (N-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Halsetown, Balnoon, Cripplesease, Nancledra, Castle Gate, Ludgvan & 1 more |
| 16A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~53 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 12:35 | Harbour Hotel (N-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Halsetown, Balnoon, Trevalgan, Zennor, Boswednack, Gurnards Head & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Ives 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 17 bus, 16 bus or 16A bus timetable.
Fares from St Ives to Penzance
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 St Ives to Penzance?
3 routes run directly from St Ives to Penzance: the 17 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 16 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 16A (Go Cornwall Bus). The most frequent is the 17, 16 times each weekday — board at Harbour Hotel (S-bound) and get off at Chyandour (W-bound), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Ives to Penzance?
Between 38 minutes on the 17 and 53 on the 16A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Lelant, St Erth, Rose-an-Grouse, Canons Town and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Ives to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Ives to Penzance?
Adult singles from St Ives to Penzance: £3.00 on the 17 and 16 (Go Cornwall Bus). 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.