The average bus between Dorchester and Penzance takes 11h 23m and the fastest bus takes 9h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorchester 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 twice daily between Dorchester and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 11h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dorchester 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 Dorchester to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Penzance station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
Dorchester to Penzance bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Rail Station.
Dorchester to Penzance bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Dorchester and Penzance is 229.7 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a bus from Top O Town to Bus Station via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, and Bampfylde Street in around 9h 31m.