Bus from Taunton (Somerset) to Penzance
3 direct routes · about 295 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 12:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penzance as of 18:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Taunton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 805 | National Express | ~310 min | 6 | Fridays only | 11:45 | 22:40 | County Hall (SW-bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Exeter, Plymouth, Liskeard, Bodmin, Newquay, Truro & 3 more |
| UK049 | FlixBus | ~295 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:30 | 12:30 | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Exeter & Plymouth |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~275 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 04:25 | 04:25 | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | Albert Pier Road (NW-bound) | Exeter & Plymouth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Taunton 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 805 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Taunton to Penzance?
3 routes run directly from Taunton to Penzance: the 805 (National Express), the UK049 (FlixBus), the UKN49 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 805, 6 times each weekday — board at County Hall (SW-bound) and get off at Bus Station (Stand D), about 310 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Taunton to Penzance?
Around 295 minutes on the UK049, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Exeter, Plymouth, Liskeard, Bodmin and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Taunton to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:25 and the last around 12:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Taunton to Penzance?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.