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I took the bus to Butterworth from KL...it was a relatively pleasant ride, about 4 hours. When I bought the ticket, I heard that the ferry from Butterworth to Penang ran 24-hrs a day. (My Rough Guide said the same thing.) Well, it DOES NOT.
The ferry stops running around midnight. Make sure you time your arrival before that time, or you'll be stuck for the night in Butterworth, or have an expensive taxi ride across the bridge to Penang.
The ferry is inexpensive, under 1USD, I believe, and very pleasant. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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This transportation is used for people who travel to Butterworth and vice versa ..mainly for transportation rather than sightseeing purpose. But if you wanna take a short trip over to the mainland ..and look at the straits ...go ahead becoz the journey is very short and fare is very cheap ! Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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When crossing from the mainland to Penang you pay RM 0.60 cents and this covers the return journey. If crossing from Penang one way, the trip is free.
The trip across the 3km channel takes about 20 minutes. There's great photo opportunities both of the landscape and the birdlife that make the most of the free ride and the tourists handing out food.
On a real humid day, this is one very inexpensive way of beating the heat as the cooler sea breezes flow through the relatively open ferry.
Some of the ferries are only for cars but you wont have to wait long for another one. They run 24 hours a day.
A stormy day makes for an interesting ride as the salt laden air turns your sunglasses frosty with crystals. Also enjoy the vision of ferries travelling almost sideways to cross the channel with the occasional very strong tidal flows.
There are toilets on board but you'd really be better off waiting until you got off - unless you've got a strong stomach and no sense of smell. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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The ferry would be a nice experience if you come from Butterworth, Seberang Perai.
Or you could take the ferry for a trip to Butterworth. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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Janet came with me as I departed Georgetown to catch my train to Bangkok.....
You can see the long bridge behind her.
The Ferry between Georgetown (Penang) and Butterworth is free, and runs frequently. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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From Butterworth, it is necessary to take the ferry to Penang Island. The ferry service is available around the clock for both passengers and vehicles. Tickets are purchased at the Butterworth terminal. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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An alternative to reaching Penang Island via the highway bridge is the ferry connection. It is a quick connection for just 15 minutes and they say the ferry operates 24h. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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For those of you who are unfortunately enough to NOT able to book the direct ferry to Langkawi. There are two possible land routes from Penang to Langkawi .
METHOD ONE:
1.FERRY Penang to Butterworth (free)
2.COACH/TRAIN Butterworth TO Alor Setar (Train: RM 8 or 11)
3.TAXI Alor Setar to Kuala Kedah (????)
4. FERRY Kuala Kedah to Langkawi (RM15)
METHOD TWO:
1.FERRY Penang to Butterworth (free)
2.COACH Butterworth TO Kangar (RM 10.40)
3. TAXI Kangar to Kuala Perlis (c. RM12)
4. FERRY Kuala Perlis to Langkawi (RM15) Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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If you are driving and feel that the toll fee is a little expensive, then you can try taking the ferries. Ferries service transport cars and people to and fro from the main land to the island everyday.
The cost of taking ferries is about RM7. But the waiting time may be longer than taking the bridge, but once you are in the ferries, you can step out f the car and enjoy the breeze. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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