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Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Elegant mansion museum showing Peranakan life through furniture, ceramics, jewellery and guided storytelling.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipoh to George Town is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipoh to George Town will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 1 buses from Ipoh to George Town, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 4 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.

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Buses from Ipoh to George Town run on average 45 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 45 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:14, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 124 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 124 km |
Average bus duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 45 |
Fastest bus 1h 46m |
First bus 0:14 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ipoh to George Town.
The table below shows live departures for Ipoh to George Town coaches for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 Ipoh | 2h04 | 10:04 George Town | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:30 Ipoh | 2h04 | 11:34 George Town | 0 changesdirect | |
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Elegant mansion museum showing Peranakan life through furniture, ceramics, jewellery and guided storytelling.
Contemporary art museum in a restored bus depot, known for immersive installations and photogenic exhibits.
State museum in a colonial school building, presenting Penang history, communities, crafts and changing exhibitions.
Historic thoroughfare lined with clan houses, temples, shophouses and some of George Town's best-known murals.
Traditional waterfront settlement of timber houses on stilts, with temples, jetties and a lived-in harbour atmosphere.
Waterfront esplanade and civic field popular for breezy walks, colonial views and evening local life.
Char kway teow is a smoky stir-fry of flat rice noodles with prawns, egg and bean sprouts, famously cooked over high heat in Penang hawker stalls.
Penang assam laksa is a tangy fish broth noodle soup with tamarind, mackerel, herbs and torch ginger, one of the city’s signature flavours.
Nasi kandar is steamed rice served with mixed curries and sides, reflecting George Town’s Indian Muslim food culture and rich spice traditions.
Refined Peranakan restaurant in a heritage mansion, specialising in classic nyonya dishes in an elegant old-world dining room.
Simple hawker favourite for Penang assam laksa, served in an unfussy market setting with a long-standing local following.
Historic Indian Muslim eatery known for nasi kandar, rich curries and a lively local atmosphere in central George Town.
Budget-friendly for travellers: hawker food and buses are cheap, while heritage stays and hotels usually cost less than in Singapore or major Western cities.
Tipping is not expected. Restaurants may add 6% SST and 10% service charge. Round up small taxi fares or leave small change in cafés for good service.
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Komtar Bus Terminal -> Komtar, George Town
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipoh to George Town 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 George Town, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ipoh to George Town buses use the Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Ipoh and George Town bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) is 9 km from Ipoh city centre. Public transport options include:
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and several local food stalls
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available in terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya).
Available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya): Wheelchair accessible.
Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks.
Ticket office support is available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara.
Available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara: Wheelchair accessible.
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