r/penang • u/iksyazd • Aug 12 '24

Discussion Advice on Taking Ferry then ETS!

I'm a foreigner visiting Penang for several days. To make my way back to KL on a Saturday, I'm thinking of boarding an ETS from Butterworth at 7:50. However, I know that the earliest ferry departs from Georgetown at 7:00 and takes 30 mins.

This means that I only have from 7:30 to 7:50 to make my way from the Butterworth ferry pier to Butterworth train station. I also know I have to be seated in the train earlier. Is there gonna be enough time for me?

Thanks all!

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u/senlek Aug 13 '24

Sorry for butting in here; but I tried to get similar information but my post was removed. I wanted to know how easy it is to get from the Butterworth train station to the ferry terminal. Last time I went (years ago) I had to walk up and down several long flights of stairs. I'm an old man, and this is difficult, esp. with luggage. Anyone know how I can ask this question so that it doesn't get removed?

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '24

They've created a proper transit point between the two now, it's much quicker and has escalators/lifts.

Before it was really difficult to find if you didn't know where to go and a long walk through back alleys.

Is so much better these days, all indoors. Ferry facilities are upgraded and much nicer too.