How far is Penzance from Bristol?

Penzance and Bristol are 159 miles (255 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Penzance to Bristol leave from Penzance Bus Station and arrive at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Once in Bristol, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bristol Aquarium, HorseWorld, Arnolfini, St Mary Redcliffe Church and The Red Lodge Museum and Knot Garden.

Bus Penzance to Bristol from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Penzance to Bristol on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	5h 30m	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:05pm	Penzance Bus Station	7h 35m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Penzance Bus Station	7h 35m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Penzance to Bristol on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	5h 30m	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:00am	Penzance Bus Station	8h 5m	1:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	6h	7:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Penzance Bus Station	8h 5m	1:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 20m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Penzance to Bristol on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 20m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:35am	Penzance Bus Station	6h 55m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Penzance Bus Station	8h 5m	1:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Penzance Bus Station	8h 5m	1:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 20m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Penzance to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

159 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $55	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $345	Average Duration4h 6m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $26	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Penzance and Bristol?

Stops in Penzance

A
Penzance Bus Station
Albert Pier, Penzance, TR18, United Kingdom
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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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, there were some negative experiences with the bus service. Customers mentioned that the bus was late and the driver's behavior was reckless, resulting in spilled drinks. Additionally, there were complaints about the lack of WiFi and non-functioning power points on board.

National Express Penzance Bristol recent customer reviews

The bus was late from Penzace,the driver on that bus was driving like crasy mad man!Hence my hot drink spelled all over the floor :(

Nidia C.

August 11, 2022

Absolutely amazing

Teo A.

April 12, 2023

Well I want happy as there was no WiFi or the power points wasn't working

Kelly S.

March 11, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Penzance to Bristol by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$22

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$22

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$26

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$25

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$32

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$20

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$18

The cheapest trip from Penzance to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $57 for a bus ticket from Penzance to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-26.