The average bus between Penzance and Porthtowan takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance to Porthtowan. 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 4 times a day between Penzance and Porthtowan. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Porthtowan at 6:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 29m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Penzance to Porthtowan? 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 Porthtowan. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Porthtowan station via Railway Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Penzance to Porthtowan bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Porthtowan bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Penzance and Porthtowan is 27.6 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Go Cornwall Bus operates a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 21m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.