How far is Penzance from Exeter?

The distance between Penzance and Exeter is around 158 km (98 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Penzance to Exeter?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penzance Bus Station, in Penzance, and end it at Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride, in Exeter.

Bus Penzance to Exeter from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Penzance to Exeter on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Penzance Bus Station	5h 20m	1:30pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	3h 40m	1:05am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Penzance Bus Station	5h 20m	1:30pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	4h	5:05pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Penzance Bus Station	5h 20m	1:30pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:03 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Penzance to Exeter

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

158 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $57	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $204	Average Duration3h 2m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29718 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $16

National Express Penzance Exeter recent customer reviews

I was disgfusted by the attitude of the driver who got oj at Plymouth. After a lengthy microphone speech which he obvuiously found hilarious, he insisted that everybody wear the seatbelts (siting safety) and then continued to drive while chatting animatedly with a female passenger. When i got off at Exeter and asked a perfectly reasonable question about whether or not there were two stops in exeter, he enjoyed another opportunity to make sarcastic put downs and I was left alone at 2 am in an unfamiliar city at a deserted bus station. I'm a cheerful, friendly independent 47 year old professional woman and travel ALOT. That man should not be allowed contact with the public especially not when women's safety is concerned.

Louise S.

August 3, 2017

15 minutes

Katy H.

December 16, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Penzance and Exeter?

Stops in Penzance

A - Penzance Bus Station

Stops in Exeter

A - Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride

B - Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)

C - Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Penzance to Exeter by bus

How far is Penzance from Exeter?
The distance between Penzance and Exeter is around 158 km (98 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Penzance to Exeter?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penzance Bus Station, in Penzance, and end it at Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride, in Exeter.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$12

11-18

$17

Today

$15

11-20

$16

11-21

$14

11-22

$14

11-23

$13

11-24

$13

The cheapest trip from Penzance to Exeter was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Penzance to Exeter, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $52 for a bus ticket from Penzance to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.