Butterworth is the largest town in Seberang Perai and is located within the North Seberang Perai District. Butterworth is the main town of Seberang but is regarded as a gateway station rather than a destination of its own; contrary to this popular belief this town has some great attractions such as temples and artistic centers. The city also has an extensive road network. On the other hand, Ipoh-Amanjaya is a great bus stop located in Ipoh, Perak Malaysia. This huge bus stop has plenty of shopping and eating outlets within the stop and has a spacious waiting room with LED TVs for entertaining the passengers.
The distance by road from Butterworth to Ipoh-Amanjaya is 143 km which is facilitated by a number of buses. Around 9 coach companies provide bus services to complete the 2- 3 hours of road journey.
There are a total of 33 buses (approximately) that ply in the route, tourists can choose the one convenient and comfortable for them. There are a number of options to travel from Butterworth to Ipoh-Amanjaya but a bus ride is the most effortless and convenient way of transportation and is the most preferred option when compared to the other modes of transportation.
Butterworth to Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Details
Popular bus operators like Transnasional, Peak Transit, Unititi Express, CS Travels and Tours, Arwana Express, and many more provide bus services all day long. All the buses operating on this route have great interiors and plenty of leg space with great seating options.
The first bus of the day leaves from Butterworth at 7:45 AM whereas the last bus of the day departs at 11:40 PM from Penang Sentral. Most of the buses plying on this route have a reputation of being on time and are known for their excellent and comfortable services.
All the buses that operate on this route stick to their route and do not have any breaks for refreshments or rest stops. Butterworth to Ipoh-Amanjaya bus tickets can be booked at an average price of RM 20. Several categories of buses include standard sleeper class, economy, SVIP, double Decker SVIP, standard and Business economy club. Travelers can choose the one they prefer according to their convenience.
Commuters can board the buses from their respective pick-up points in the city. Some of the popular bus boarding points in Butterworth are Penang Sentral, Butterworth, Sungai Nibong, and Billion Star Express. Whereas the drop-off locations in Ipoh, Amanjaya, includes the Amanjaya Bus terminal and Ipoh-Amanjaya.
Things to do in the city
The city of Perak is a hidden gem in Malaysia and there are plenty of tourists attractions that prove it, some of them are:
- Pangkor Island: One of the most beautiful islands with empty coastlines, jungle, and exotic bird species. Activities such as snorkeling and kayaking are famous here.
- Perak Temple: A mysterious temple with religious icons and bronze statues in limestone caves with murals and calligraphy decorating the walls.
- Kek Lok Tong’s manicured gardens and turtle ponds: A cave temple combined with beautiful gardens that have ponds that are filled with Koi and turtles.
- Gunung Lang Recreational Park: A recreational park with waterfalls and lookout towers. It also has certain endemic species of animals.
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