The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipoh to Butterworth
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 6 m
Buses on 18 Sept
9
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipoh to Butterworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipoh to Butterworth will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 9 buses from Ipoh to Butterworth, including 9 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 16 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.
SRI MAJU GROUP12:002h26Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara14:26Butterworth, Penang Sentral£41One-way0 changes
SRI MAJU GROUP8:452h26Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara11:11Butterworth, Penang Sentral£41One-way0 changes
SRI MAJU GROUP12:302h04Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)14:34Butterworth, Penang Sentral£41One-way0 changes
SRI MAJU GROUP9:152h04Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)11:19Butterworth, Penang Sentral£41One-way0 changes
SRI MAJU GROUP14:452h26Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara17:11Butterworth, Penang Sentral£41One-way0 changes
EXPRESS KESATUAN20:352h01Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)22:36Butterworth, Penang Sentral£51One-way0 changes
SRI MAJU GROUP12:302h04Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)14:34Butterworth, Penang Sentral£41One-way0 changes
SRI MAJU GROUP9:152h04Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)11:19Butterworth, Penang Sentral£41One-way0 changes
SRI MAJU GROUP15:152h04Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)17:19Butterworth, Penang Sentral£41One-way0 changes
EXPRESS KESATUAN9:452h16Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)12:01Butterworth, Penang Sentral£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ipoh to Butterworth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipoh to Butterworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, while a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 121 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ipoh to Butterworth:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ipoh to Butterworth costing on average £5.
Other travel options to Butterworth take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Sri Maju Group, SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd, Super Nice, Mayang Sari, Sanwa Express, LEXOJAYA, EXPRESS KESATUAN, Unititi Express, POH HAI TRAVEL, Golden Silk Holidays, KPB Ekspress, Transnasional, CS Travel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Ipoh to Butterworth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipoh to Butterworth coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD | 11:00 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 13:04 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 12:00 Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara | 2h26 | 14:26 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | 12:15 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 14:19 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
LEXOJAYA | 12:15 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 14:19 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 12:30 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 14:34 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | 13:15 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 15:19 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
LEXOJAYA | 13:30 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 15:34 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | 14:00 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 16:04 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD | 14:00 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 16:04 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GPGLOBAL TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD | 14:30 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 16:34 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 14:45 Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara | 2h26 | 17:11 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 15:15 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 17:19 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 15:30 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 17:34 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
LEXOJAYA | 16:30 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 18:34 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 17:00 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 19:04 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 17:30 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 19:34 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
EXPRESS KESATUAN | 17:30 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h16 | 19:46 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD | 18:15 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 20:19 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 18:30 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 20:34 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
LEXOJAYA | 20:00 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 22:04 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
EXPRESS KESATUAN | 20:35 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h01 | 22:36 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
LEXOJAYA | 22:00 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 0:04 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
SRI MAJU GROUP | 8:45 Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara | 2h26 | 11:11 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 9:15 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h04 | 11:19 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
EXPRESS KESATUAN | 9:45 Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 2h16 | 12:01 Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipoh to Butterworth
Buses from Ipoh to Butterworth run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 21 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 1h 28m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Sri Maju Group, SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd, Super Nice, Mayang Sari, Sanwa Express, LEXOJAYA, Maraliner, EXPRESS KESATUAN, Unititi Express, POH HAI TRAVEL from Ipoh to ButterworthYou can travel by bus between Ipoh to Butterworth with Sri Maju Group, SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd, Super Nice, Mayang Sari, Sanwa Express, LEXOJAYA, Maraliner, EXPRESS KESATUAN, Unititi Express, POH HAI TRAVEL for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd
Super Nice
Mayang Sari
Sanwa Express
LEXOJAYA
Sri Maju Group
Maraliner
EXPRESS KESATUAN
Unititi Express
POH HAI TRAVEL
FAQs: Ipoh to Butterworth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipoh to Butterworth by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Butterworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- KPB Ekspress
- Wheelchair access available
- assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
- Sri Maju Group
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Mayang Sari
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Super Nice
- Each passenger is entitled to hand carry baggage not exceeding 20 kilos.
- Sri Maju Group
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Mayang Sari
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Super Nice
- Excessive baggage beyond the 20 kilos limit incurs additional fees.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ipoh and Butterworth
Most Ipoh to Butterworth buses use the Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) to Butterworth, Penang Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Ipoh and Butterworth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Ipoh station do buses to Butterworth leave from?
Getting to Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) from Ipoh city centre
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) is 9 km from Ipoh city centre. Public transport options include:
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) bus station facilities and services
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and several local food stalls
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available in terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya): Wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara from Ipoh city centre
Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara bus station facilities and services
Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara: Wheelchair accessible.
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