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How to get fromButterworth to East Londonby car ferry, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Butterworth to East London by car ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to East London (ELS)plane plane PEN - ELS
    20h 22m
    R 8,584–65,108

  2. Train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to East London (ELS)plane plane AOR - ELS
    21h 31m
    R 11,255–80,324

  3. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to East London (ELS)plane plane IPH - ELS
    26h 39m
    R 23,087–55,295

  4. Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Sungai Buluhtrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to East London (ELS)plane plane SZB - ELS
    25h 34m
    R 9,605–65,277

  5. Train, train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to East London (ELS)plane plane HDY - ELS
    27h 35m
    R 11,269–33,766

Penang International Airport (PEN) to East London (ELS) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration19h 1mAverage Duration
TicketR 8,941Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,750.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 22m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and East London, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to East London. However, you can take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to East London (ELS), then take the taxi to East London. Alternatively, you can take the train to Anak Bukit, take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to East London (ELS), then take the taxi to East London.

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