The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Penzance
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
14 h 45 m
Average duration
14 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
457 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Penzance will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £91.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cambridge for Penzance every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 457 km distance in an average of 14 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 45 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cambridge to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £30. 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 flight costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £91.
Distance: 457 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£90 Average Price | £117 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest |
14h 59m Average total duration 14h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cambridge to Penzance bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Penzance coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:15 Cambridge | 14h45 | 06:00 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Penzance
Buses from Cambridge to Penzance run on average 5 times per day, taking around 14h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £30 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 22:05. The fastest coach covers the 457 km distance in 12h 55m.
Distance 457 km |
Average bus duration 14h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 12h 55m |
First bus 04:45 |
Last bus 22:05 |
FAQs: Cambridge to Penzance coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.

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