The average bus between Portishead and Penzance takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 7h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portishead to Penzance. 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 Portishead and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Portishead is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Penzance at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Portishead to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Portishead station and arriving at Penzance station via Penzance Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Portishead to Penzance bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Portishead to Penzance bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Penzance Bus Station.
The distance between Portishead and Penzance is 246.6 km. The road distance is 354 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route twice daily.