The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Taunton
Cheapest price
£123
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Taunton will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £123.
Of the 1 buses that leave Ipswich for Taunton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 317 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 5 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.
13:3010h05Ipswich23:35Taunton£1231One-way0 changes
13:3010h05Ipswich23:35Taunton£1231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ipswich to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 317 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£89 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ipswich to Taunton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Taunton coaches for today, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:30 Ipswich | 9h30 | 21:00 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Taunton
Buses from Ipswich to Taunton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £49 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 16:02. The fastest coach covers the 317 km distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 317 km |
Average bus duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 4:45 |
Last bus 16:02 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Ipswich to TauntonYou can travel by bus between Ipswich to Taunton with National Express for as low as £49. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ipswich to Taunton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Taunton 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 Taunton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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