Newquay to Penryn bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Newquay to Penryn

Showing times and prices for Dec 17

Cheapest price

€15

Average price

€15

Fastest journey

55 m

Average duration

1 h 3 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

27 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newquay to Penryn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Newquay to Penryn will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Newquay for Penryn on Wed, Dec 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Dec 17 the direct buses cover the 27 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .

On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National ExpressNX504
09:40PM0h55
Newquay, Bus Station
10:35PMPenryn, Commercial Road
151One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX504
04:20PM1h10
Newquay, Bus Station
05:30PMPenryn, Commercial Road
151One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Newquay to Penryn

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newquay to Penryn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a bus costs an average of €15.

Distance: 27 km

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Train

€15

Average price

€12

Average price

Cheapest

2h 4m

Average total duration

1h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

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Great Western Rail

Most popular train company

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Live departures

Newquay to Penryn bus times

The table below shows live departures for Newquay to Penryn buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 9:48 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX5044:20 PM Newquay, Bus Station
1h10
5:30 PM Penryn, Commercial Road0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX5049:40 PM Newquay, Bus Station
0h55
10:35 PM Penryn, Commercial Road0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Newquay to Penryn

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Buses from Newquay to Penryn run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €12 by train.

There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 27 km distance in 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €12
Distance
27 km
Average bus duration
1h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
€15
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
55m
First bus
05:45
Last bus
22:25
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €12

Bus providers: National Express, Go Cornwall Bus from Newquay to PenrynYou can travel by bus between Newquay to Penryn with National Express, Go Cornwall Bus for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
55m
Cheapest Price
€15
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Go Cornwall Bus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Go Cornwall Bus frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Bus from Newquay to Penryn

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newquay to Penryn by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Penryn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Newquay to Penryn can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Newquay to Penryn is €14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Newquay to Penryn is 55 min   to travel the 27 km long route, with around there is 1 coach per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Newquay to Penryn leaves at 12: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Newquay to Penryn leaves at 22: 25.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Newquay to Penryn without having to change trains with National Express. There is 1 direct coach from Newquay to Penryn each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Newquay to Penryn coach with National Express or Great Western Rail. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip to Penryn from Newquay as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Newquay, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Newquay, Bus Station, Newquay, Watergate Road (Boardmasters Festival Site) and Newquay, Railway Station. When arriving in Penryn, you can end your trip in coach stations like Penryn, Commercial Road and Penryn, Falmouth University.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Newquay, Bus Station, which is located around 0.6 miles (967 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Penryn, Commercial Road, located 0.3 miles (532 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Penryn from Newquay is worth doing with a journey time of 55 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Newquay to Penryn by coach is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Newquay and Penryn including taking a train or coach.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Newquay to Penryn

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Penryn
The major bus station for departures in Newquay is Newquay, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newquay, Bus Station for your trip from Newquay to Penryn.
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