How far is Penzance from Bristol?

It's about 255 km (159 miles) from Penzance to Bristol.

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

Buses departing from Penzance Bus Station in Penzance will take you to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station in Bristol.

Bus Penzance to Bristol from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

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

Next departures for Penzance to Bristol on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	6h	7:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
9:25pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	5h 30m	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
4:45am	Penzance Bus Station	8h 20m	1:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
4:45am	Penzance Bus Station	8h 20m	1:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
8:10am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 20m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Penzance to Bristol on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	6h	7:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
9:25pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	5h 30m	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
8:10am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 20m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
8:10am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 20m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
8:10am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 20m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Penzance to Bristol on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	6h	7:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
9:25pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	5h 30m	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
8:00am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 30m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
8:00am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 30m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
8:00am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 30m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:39 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Penzance to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

256 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $84	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $496	Average Duration4h 9m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $38	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,704 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

3.5/511,248 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Penzance and Bristol?

Stops in Penzance

A - Penzance Bus Station

Stops in Bristol

A - Bristol, Bus & Coach Station

B - Westbury Road

C - The Centre

D - Park Avenue

E - Bond St

F - Cribbs Causeway

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Penzance to Bristol by bus

How far is Penzance from Bristol?
It's about 255 km (159 miles) from Penzance to Bristol.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Penzance to Bristol?
Buses departing from Penzance Bus Station in Penzance will take you to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station in Bristol.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-07

$38

11-08

$36

Today

$45

11-10

$35

11-11

$29

11-12

$26

11-13

$27

11-14

$31

The cheapest trip from Penzance to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $26

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 $26 to $82 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 $26 which is on 2025-11-12.

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.

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