The cheapest and fastest coaches from Norwich to Penzance
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
17 h 30 m
Average duration
17 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
550 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Norwich to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Penzance will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £69.
Of the 1 buses that leave Norwich 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 550 km distance in an average of 17 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 17 h 30 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 coach and train for Norwich to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 550 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£59 Average Price Cheapest | £176 Average Price |
12h 39m Average total duration 12h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration Fastest 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Norwich to Penzance bus times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Penzance coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 Norwich | 17h30 | 06:00 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Norwich to Penzance
Buses from Norwich to Penzance run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 22:05. The fastest coach covers the 550 km distance in 14h 5m.
Distance 550 km |
Average bus duration 12h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 5m |
First bus 04:45 |
Last bus 22:05 |
Bus providers: National Express from Norwich to PenzanceYou can travel by bus between Norwich to Penzance with National Express for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Norwich to Penzance coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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