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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bristol to Penzance from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$26

tomorrow

$23

Sunday

$27

Monday

$24

Tuesday

Wednesday

$24

Thursday

$27

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 0m	11:10 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:10 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 40m	3:15 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:55 AM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	7h 40m	11:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 10m	12:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:05 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	8h 20m	10:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:40 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 40m	3:15 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:55 AM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	6h 0m	11:10 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:10 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	7h 45m	10:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:05 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	6h 50m	12:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:45 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	9h 25m	1:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:20 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 1:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 40m	3:15 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:55 AM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 3:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	6h 0m	11:10 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:10 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	7h 40m	11:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 0m	12:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:55 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 12:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 45m	10:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:05 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	11:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 10m	12:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:05 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	8h 20m	10:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:40 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	7h 0m	12:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:55 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 35m	11:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:05 AM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	11:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 10m	12:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:05 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	8h 20m	10:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:40 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	7h 5m	4:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:35 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	7h 0m	12:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:55 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	11:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 10m	12:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:05 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	8h 20m	10:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:40 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	7h 5m	4:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:35 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	7h 0m	12:55 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:55 PM	Penzance	Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Penzance via Newquay, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  5h 40m
  
  0
  
  3:15 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Newquay
  Manor Road
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 AM to Manor Road, Newquay (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Newquay
  Manor Road
  
  8:55 AM
  
  Penzance
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Manor Road, Newquay (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Penzance (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Travel Time is 1h 20m shorter, and you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bristol to Penzance is $23 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and Penzance

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol and Penzance are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Bristol to Penzance. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Bristol and Penzance.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Bristol to Penzance, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Penzance, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bristol to Penzance

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Bristol to Penzance in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Penzance starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	5h 40m
Earliest Bus	3:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	158.5 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bristol to Penzance

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bristol for Penzance: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$26

Saturday 12/06

$23

Sunday 12/07

$27

Monday 12/08

$24

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$24

Thursday 12/11

$27

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

$27

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$27

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$34

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$31

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Penzance

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Penzance, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $23, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bristol to Penzance. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Penzance, with $23. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Penzance

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bristol to Penzance in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bristol to Penzance, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bristol to Penzance are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Penzance

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bristol and Penzance.

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Bus Station

Wharf Rd 18

Newbridge

A3071

Trengwainton

Botallack, Queens Arms

Botallack Ln

Carnyorth Terrace

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Penzance? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Penzance.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol to Penzance

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bristol to Penzance? Or which bus companies serve the route Bristol to Penzance? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bristol to Penzance bus

How much does a Bristol Penzance bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 6h 0m to reach Penzance. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Penzance?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Penzance.

On average, how many connections are available from Bristol to Penzance each day?

Every day, the Bristol to Penzance bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bristol to Penzance take?

The fastest bus from Bristol to Penzance is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Penzance?

The earliest bus arriving in Penzance from Bristol starts at 3:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bristol to Penzance?

The latest bus trip departing from Bristol for Penzance starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bristol Penzance route?

When traveling by bus from Bristol to Penzance, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Penzance?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Penzance by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bristol to Penzance bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bristol Penzance bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Penzance bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Penzance on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Penzance

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bristol and to Penzance

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bristol and to Penzance. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!