Brighton to Penzance bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton to Penzance

Showing times and prices for 25 Nov

Cheapest price

£56

Average price

£62

Fastest journey

12 h 38 m

Average duration

13 h 11 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

390 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Penzance will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £56.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Brighton for Penzance every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 390 km distance in an average of 13 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 38 m .

The slowest buses will take 13 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
16:1713h43
Brighton
06:00Penzance
£561One-way
0 changes
National Express
19:4712h38
Brighton
08:25Penzance
£691One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Brighton to Penzance

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a flight costs an average of £28.

Distance: 390 km

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Flight

£64

Average Price

Cheapest

£95

Average Price

£117

Average Price

11h 57m

Average total duration

11h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 53m

Average total duration

6h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Brighton to Penzance bus times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Penzance coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 19:55
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express16:17 Brighton
13h43
06:00 Penzance0 changesdirect
national_express19:47 Brighton
12h38
08:25 Penzance0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brighton to Penzance

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Buses from Brighton to Penzance run on average 11 times per day, taking around 11h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.

The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 22:05. The fastest coach covers the 390 km distance in 11h 28m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28
Distance
390 km
Average bus duration
11h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
£52
Buses per day
11
Fastest bus
11h 28m
First bus
04:45
Last bus
22:05
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28

Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to PenzanceYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Penzance with National Express for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
12h 38m
Cheapest Price
£53
National Express frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Brighton to Penzance coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Penzance by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Penzance, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Brighton to Penzance can start from as little as £65 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Brighton to Penzance is £75; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Brighton to Penzance coach travel time is 9 h 55 min   for the 241 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Brighton to Penzance leaves at 08: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Brighton to Penzance leaves at 18: 37.
Take the Brighton to Penzance coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route from Brighton to Penzance as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Brighton, Patcham, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Penzance, Station Road, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Brighton to Penzance by coach is January.
You have options as you can travel to Penzance from Brighton 2 different ways: train or coach.

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Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Penzance

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The major coach station for departures in Brighton is Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station for your trip from Brighton to Penzance.
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