🚌 Bus from St Ives to Penzance
4 direct routes · about 60 min · first bus 10:15, last bus 19:15 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~60 min | 10 | 10:15 | 19:15 | Longstone Cross (NW-bound) |
| 17 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~50 min | 1 | 07:25 | 07:25 | The Terrace (SE-bound) |
| 16 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~40 min | 1 | 15:25 | 15:25 | St Ives School (NW-bound) |
| 16A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~50 min | 1 | 07:25 | 07:25 | Tesco (E-bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from St Ives to Penzance?
4 routes run directly from St Ives to Penzance: the 19 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 17 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 16 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 16A (Go Cornwall Bus).
How long does the bus take from St Ives to Penzance?
Around 60 minutes on the 19, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from St Ives to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 19) leaves around 10:15 and the last around 19:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Ives to Penzance?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.