The average bus between Alton and Penzance takes 12h 3m and the fastest bus takes 10h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Alton to Penzance. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Alton and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 49m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Alton to Penzance? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Penzance station via Penzance Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
Alton to Penzance bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Reading station.
Alton to Penzance bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Penzance Bus Station.
The distance between Alton and Penzance is 341.5 km. The road distance is 514 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.