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National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Large maritime museum in nearby Falmouth with boats, sea rescue displays, and a lookout tower. A regional highlight for all ages.
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
27 km
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.
Of the 1 buses that leave Newquay for Penryn on Mon, Aug 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 27 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 55 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.


Buses from Newquay to Penryn run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. 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 05:40, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 5:40 AM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Best time to book 1 day |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
The table below shows live departures for Newquay to Penryn buses for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:25 PM Newquay | 0h55 | 9:20 PM Penryn | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 PM Newquay | 0h55 | 10:20 PM Penryn | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Large maritime museum in nearby Falmouth with boats, sea rescue displays, and a lookout tower. A regional highlight for all ages.
Independent museum exploring Penryn’s maritime, civic, and social history through local artifacts and changing exhibitions.
Contemporary art gallery in Falmouth known for Cornish artists and changing exhibitions in a compact central setting.
Penryn’s historic main street, lined with old granite buildings, independent shops, and a strong sense of the town’s character.
Attractive old thoroughfare descending toward the water, notable for heritage buildings, town views, and links to the port.
Scenic village street just outside Penryn, popular for creekside walks, old cottages, and postcard-worthy Cornish charm.
A rich saffron yeast bun long linked to Cornwall. Its golden color and lightly sweet taste make it a classic local bakery treat.
Cornwall's best-known pastry: beef, potato, swede and onion baked in a crimped crust. It is protected and deeply tied to local mining history.
A split bread roll filled with beef skirt, potato, swede and onion. It is a hearty Cornish snack associated with local baking traditions.
Popular Penryn cafe known for brunch, coffee and homemade cakes. Casual, friendly atmosphere with a strong local following.
Established restaurant at Flushing near Penryn, praised for Cornish seafood and polished cooking in a smart but relaxed setting.
Well-known waterside pub in Penryn serving seafood, pub classics and local ales in a relaxed historic setting by the harbour.
Moderate for Cornwall: stays cost more in peak season, but dining and local transport are fairly typical for UK tourist towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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