The average bus between Penzance and Porthcawl takes 15h 44m and the fastest bus takes 12h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance to Porthcawl. 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 Penzance and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 15h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Porthcawl? 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 Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.
Penzance to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Penzance Bus Station.
Penzance to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
The distance between Penzance and Porthcawl is 198.7 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 7m.