The average bus between Penzance and Tilbury takes 19h 2m and the fastest bus takes 15h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance to Tilbury. 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 Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 2:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Hammersmith Bridge Road and take an average of 19h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Penzance to Tilbury? 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 Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Tilbury station via London Hammersmith Bridge Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.
Penzance to Tilbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Penzance Bus Station.
Penzance to Tilbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Hammersmith Bridge Road station.
Book your Penzance to Tilbury bus tickets online with National Express and Ensign Bus.
The distance between Penzance and Tilbury is 440.8 km. The road distance is 565 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Road twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h 40m.