Introducing Butterworth
This mainland town is the jumping-off point for Pulau Penang. The Butterworth–Penang ferry jetty (RM1.20, every 20 minutes from 5.30am to 12.30pm) is conveniently located next to the train and bus stations. Fares for the ferry are charged only for the journey from Butterworth to Georgetown (on Penang); returning to Butterworth is free.
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Buses depart from Butterworth to the following destinations: Johor Bahru (RM49, 12 hours, six daily), KL (RM26, five hours, hourly), Kota Bharu (RM27.90, seven hours, two daily), Kuala Terengganu (RM40, 10 hours, two daily), Kuantan (RM43, 12 hours, six daily), Melaka (RM36, 12 hours, two daily) and Singapore (RM53, nine hours, two daily).
There is a nightly train to KL (economy/2nd class/berth RM17/38/48) from the train station (323 7962) that arrives the next morning. Heading north, there are two daily trains to Hat Yai, Thailand (economy/2nd class/berth RM19/27/68); one leaves early morning and arrives mid-morning Thai time (one hour behind), and the other leaves early afternoon and arriving in Hat Yai in the evening. The latter service continues to Bangkok arriving at around noon the next day. Times and fares vary.
Last updated: Mar 24, 2009
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RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight
by davelliot 30 May 2012
QUOTE - "Going from Butterworth to Koh Samui in a day is really hit and miss" -------------------------- But we have to remember its…
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Re: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight
by Davo 29 May 2012
There is nothing to worry about, so don't panic!! In 2002, I did exactly the same thing. I caught the International Express from Butterwo…
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RE: Does fireflyz have a direct flight from Hat Yai to Singapore?
by westwood 25 May 2012
OP, cant send you a message-- its not working . You can get from Hat Yai to KL on 17th but you'd probably find it difficult to get there…
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