How to get from Pekan Merbok to Machang Bubok by bus and train?

From Pekan Merbok to Machang Bubok by bus and train

To get from Pekan Merbok to Machang Bubok in Pulau Pinang, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ML04 bus from Pekan Merbok station to Pekan Rabu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PADANG BESAR LINE train and finally take the 709 bus from SMK Permatang Rawa station to Chinese Temple station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Pekan Merbok may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Machang Bubok on the Moovit app.

356min
Bus - ML04ML04
Train - PADANG BESAR LINE
Bus - 709709
Walk to Machang Bubok
Leaves from Pekan Merbok

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pekan Merbok
  • 2
    Bus - ML04ML04
    Wait for bus
    ML04
    Shahab Perdana (Alor Setar)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pekan Rabu
    ID 7127
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alor Setar
    770 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PADANG BESAR LINE
    Wait for train
    PADANG BESAR LINE
    2931 - Butterworth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bukit Mertajam
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SMK Permatang Rawa
    ID MFI1218
    370 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 709709
    Wait for bus
    709
    Pg Sentral - Macang Bubuk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chinese Temple
    ID MAV0341
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Machang Bubok
    Walk to
    Machang Bubok
    Jalan Kulim
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pekan Merbok to Machang Bubok

The distance between Pekan Merbok, Pulau Pinang and Machang Bubok, Pulau Pinang is approximately 162.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 356 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pekan Merbok to Machang Bubok by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pulau Pinang – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Pekan Merbok to Machang Bubok

To check the bus and train schedule from Pekan Merbok to Machang Bubok using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pekan Merbok) and destination (Machang Bubok), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pekan Merbok to Machang Bubok?

    The fastest way takes 356 minutes, using Bus line ML04, Train line PADANG BESAR LINE, Bus line 709.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pekan Merbok and Machang Bubok?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pekan Merbok to Machang Bubok?

    The ML04 bus line goes from Pekan Rabu station near Pekan Merbok in Penang to Alor Setar station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Alor Setar station near Machang Bubok in Pulau Pinang.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pekan Merbok to Machang Bubok by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Pekan Merbok in Penang and Machang Bubok in Pulau Pinang by bus and train is about 5 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pekan Merbok to get to Machang Bubok?

    Get on the ML04 bus from the Pekan Rabu stop near Pekan Merbok in Penang.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pekan Merbok and Machang Bubok?

    Get off the bus at the Alor Setar stop, which is closest to Machang Bubok in Pulau Pinang.

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