Bus from Truro to Penzance
3 direct routes · about 128 min · first bus 06:57, last bus 22:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penzance as of 11:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Truro, 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 | ~128 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 8 | 06:57 | 22:36 | Victoria Square (W-bound) | Chyandour (W-bound) | Threemilestone, Greenbottom, Saveock, Chacewater, Scorrier, Redruth & 19 more |
| 504 | National Express | ~80 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 15 | 17:05 | 22:15 | Bus Station (Stand E) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Penryn, Falmouth & Helston |
| 805 | National Express | ~80 min | 6 | Fridays only | 15:45 | 02:30 | Bus Station (Stand E) | Bus Station (Stand D) | Penryn, Falmouth & Helston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Truro 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, 504 bus or 805 bus timetable.
Fares from Truro to Penzance
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 18 (Go Cornwall Bus)
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 Truro to Penzance?
3 routes run directly from Truro to Penzance: the 18 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 504 (National Express), the 805 (National Express). The most frequent is the 18, 16 times each weekday — board at Victoria Square (W-bound) and get off at Chyandour (W-bound), about 128 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Truro to Penzance?
Around 128 minutes on the 18, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Threemilestone, Greenbottom, Saveock, Chacewater and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Truro to Penzance?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:57 and the last around 22:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Truro to Penzance?
An adult single from Truro to Penzance is £3.00 on the 18 (Go Cornwall Bus), from Victoria Square (W-bound) to Chyandour (W-bound); an adult return is £6.00. 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.