How to get from London to Penzance
London to Penzance is 407 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 8h 05m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Penzance by price and travel time (route calculated on 31 October 2026).
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:50, last at 23:59
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At a glance
Fastest
8h 05m
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 31 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Penzance. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 407 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
407 km
London to Penzance: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1London Heathrow → Penzancebus
FlixBus·8h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Penzance
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 00:50 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 00:50
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 22:59
- 23:50
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 31
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Penzance works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 31 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from London Heathrow to Penzance, about 8h 5m. In total it's roughly €32 over 8h 5m, direct, no transfers.
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London to Penzance: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Penzance?
Routavio's route check on 31 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 8h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Penzance?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 23:59, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Penzance?
Routavio's timetable check shows 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from London to Penzance leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Penzance from London?
About 407 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Penzance cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €32. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Penzance?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from London to Penzance without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 04m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Penzance?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 31 Oct 2026