Ipswich to Exeter bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Exeter

Showing times and prices for 22 Apr

Cheapest price

£53

Average price

£56

Fastest journey

9 h 20 m

Average duration

9 h 38 m

Buses per day

Distance

357 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ipswich to Exeter will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Ipswich for Exeter every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 357 km distance in an average of 9 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 9 h 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.

13:309h20

Ipswich

22:50Exeter

£531One-way

0 changes

11:309h55

Ipswich

21:25Exeter

£581One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m.

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£62 Average Price Cheapest	£148 Average Price
10h 16m average duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 1m average duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Exeter

United Kingdom

Buses from Ipswich to Exeter run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

357 km

Average bus duration

9h 46m

Cheapest ticket price

£53

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

9h 20m

First bus

02:05

Last bus

21:41

Price information

Coach companies: National Express Ipswich to Exeter

For as little as £23 you can travel by coach between Ipswich and Exeter with National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Ipswich - Exeter coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Ipswich to Exeter with National Express:

Average Duration: 9 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £23

FAQs: Ipswich to Exeter coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Ipswich to Exeter with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Ipswich to Exeter.

Cheap coach tickets from Ipswich to Exeter can start from as little as £53 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Ipswich to Exeter is £62; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Ipswich to Exeter coach time is 9 h 20 min covering the 221 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Ipswich to Exeter leaves at 02: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Ipswich to Exeter leaves at 21: 41.

There are 6 coaches a day from Ipswich to Exeter which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Take the Ipswich to Exeter coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route between Ipswich and Exeter as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Ipswich to Exeter is March.

You have options as you can travel between Ipswich and Exeter 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Ipswich to Exeter has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Ipswich to Exeter.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Ipswich to Exeter.

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Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Ipswich to Exeter.