What's the distance between Penzance and Exeter by coach?

The distance between Penzance and Exeter by coach is approximately 98 miles (158 km).

How can I get from Penzance to Exeter without driving?

You can travel to Exeter from Penzance by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Penzance to Exeter from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Penzance to Exeter on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:05	Penzance Bus Station	5h 10m	03:15	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Penzance (Bus Station)	3h 40m	01:05	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Penzance Bus Station	5h 20m	13:30	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	13:05	Penzance (Bus Station)	4h	17:05	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	No tags
Bus	08:10	Penzance Bus Station	5h 20m	13:30	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 07:27 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

5h 5mAverage duration

98 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£9 - £31	Average duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £110	Average duration3h 2m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Penzance and Exeter?

Stops in Penzance

A
Penzance Bus Station
Albert Pier, Penzance, TR18, United Kingdom
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Stops in Exeter

A
Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride
Honiton Road (Bus Shelter, Lay-by, opp Park & Ride), Exeter EX1
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B
Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)
EXETER , Sidwell St, Exeter EX4, UK
C
Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)
2 Honiton Rd, Exeter, Devon EX1 3RU, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29733 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £9

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.

3 August 2017

15 minutes

Katy H.

16 December 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Penzance to Exeter

What's the distance between Penzance and Exeter by coach?
The distance between Penzance and Exeter by coach is approximately 98 miles (158 km).
How can I get from Penzance to Exeter without driving?
You can travel to Exeter from Penzance by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£7

25/11

£7

Today

£9

27/11

£7

28/11

£8

29/11

No data

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The cheapest trip from Penzance to Exeter was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £29 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 £7, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.