What is the travel distance from Bristol to Penzance?

About 159 miles (255 km) separate Bristol and Penzance.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Penzance?

The majority of buses traveling from Bristol to Penzance start their journey at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station and wind up at Penzance Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Bristol to Penzance from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bristol to Penzance on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	7h 40m	7:10am	Penzance Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	7h 35m	7:05am	Penzance Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	7h 40m	7:10am	Penzance Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	7h 40m	7:10am	Penzance Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	7h 35m	7:05am	Penzance Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Penzance on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 40m	8:55am	Penzance (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	8h 20m	6:40pm	Penzance Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h	5:10pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	8h 20m	6:40pm	Penzance Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	7h 10m	8:05pm	Penzance Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Penzance on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h	5:10pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 40m	8:55am	Penzance (Bus Station)	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	8h 20m	6:40pm	Penzance Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	8h 20m	6:40pm	Penzance Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	8h 20m	6:40pm	Penzance Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Penzance

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Penzance. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

159 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $56	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $344	Average Duration4h 6m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $37	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Penzance?

Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, UK

Stops in Penzance

A
Penzance Bus Station
Albert Pier, Penzance, TR18, United Kingdom
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29727 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $23

National Express Bristol Penzance recent customer reviews

The journey was comfortable, the driver was polite, friendly, thoughtful and informative. I would definitely do that journey (Bristol to Penzance) again

Julie P.

May 19, 2024

1 h late to penzance and the staff dont say sorry

Iván P.

January 28, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

First Wessex of Bristol

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bristol to Penzance by bus

What is the travel distance from Bristol to Penzance?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Penzance?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$25

11/22

$24

Today

$26

11/24

$24

11/25

$19

11/26

$19

11/27

$19

11/28

$25

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Penzance was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $58 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Penzance based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.