The average bus between Penzance and Salcombe takes 6h 51m and the fastest bus takes 5h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance to Salcombe. 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 Salcombe. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Salcombe at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth Coach Station and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Salcombe? 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 Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Salcombe station via Plymouth Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Penzance to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Penzance and Salcombe is 126.4 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Shadycombe Road via Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and Bus Station in around 5h 17m.