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Journey Information
There are 9 intercity buses per day from St Ives to Penzance. Traveling by bus from St Ives to Penzance usually takes around 22 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 10 minutes.
| Distance | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $4.96 |
| Trips per day | 9 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from St Ives to Penzance?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from St Ives to Penzance. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 9 | 0h 23m | $5.91 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 22 minutes to cover the 7 miles from St Ives to Penzance. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Penzance. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 4:00pm and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from St Ives to Penzance, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 9 scheduled buses that travel from St Ives to Penzance every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from St Ives to Penzance without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from St Ives to Penzance; ticket prices start at $5.74.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in St Ives?
Main departure station: St Ives Rd
Buses to Penzance leave from 3 stations in St Ives.
All bus stations in St Ives:
St Ives Rd
Bus Station
1 Fore St
Where does the bus arrive in Penzance?
Main arrival station: Penzance Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Penzance.
All bus stations in Penzance:
Penzance Bus Station
Crowlas
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