The average bus between Penzance and Essex takes 17h 52m and the fastest bus takes 13h 5m. There is at least one bus per day from Penzance to Essex. 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 once daily between Penzance and Essex. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Essex at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 17h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 32m • 3 changes
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13h 5m • 3 changes
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22h 32m • 3 changes
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13h 5m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Essex? 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 Penzance to Essex. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Essex station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.
Penzance to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Penzance and Essex is 468.8 km. The road distance is 588 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 11h 23m.