Singapore to Mersing Bus Guide
Bus from Singapore to Mersing is the most budget transportation to arrive at Mersing Jetty, before transferring ferry to beautiful Tioman Island. Tioman Island is the paradise for beach lover and diving lover because of its crystal-clear waters and endless miles of fine sand beaches. Every year , there are thousands of tourists flocking to Mersing by bus because of the natural attractions in Tioman Island.
Things to Take Note for Bus from Singapore to Mersing
There are only few bus service providers offering the bus from Singapore to Mersing, namely Transnasional, WTS, KKKL, The One Travel (Former Fivestars Express). Please note that both WTS, KKKL and The One Travel coaches terminate at Mersing Jetty, whereas both Transnasional and Maju Express terminate at Mersing bus terminal. Mersing bus terminal is 10 minutes walking distance away from Mersing Jetty.
WTS, The One Travel and KKKL bus schedules are in the early morning around 630am. This is because both coaches need to arrive at Mersing Jetty to catch the ferry at around 11am from Mersing to Tioman Island.
KKKL Express starts to offer bus from Singapore to Mersing from March 2017. The pickup point in Singapore is conveniently located
Bugis MRT and Textile Centre. Passengers can easily access to the boarding point at Bugis by taking exit D from Bugis MRT.
Transnasional is the only operator who serves bus from Singapore to Mersing in the evening with departure at 730pm. The coach arrives at Mersing Bus Terminal close to midnight. Travellers who plan to have early arrival at Mersing 1 day before ferry schedule, Transnasional is the convenient option. Passengers can stay 1 night at budget hostel in Mersing and catch the next morning ferry in leisure way.
Notes:
1) The journey for bus from Singapore to Mersing is about
3.5 hours depending on traffic condition.
2) Ferry departure time is at 11am, depending on tidal condition.
3) Bus Fare for bus from Singapore to Mersing is around SGD 30.00, on average.
Alternative Travelling Model from Singapore to Mersing
Both Transnasional and Maju Express do offer night bus service around 10pm from Singapore to Mersing. Passengers could arrive at Mersing at around 1am midnight to check in the budget hotel before taking the ferry to Tioman Island in next morning.
This travelling model would ensure passenger catching the ferry to Tioman Island on time, without worrying the traffics from Singapore to Mersing if one is taking early morning bus. The only drawback of this travelling model is that travellers need to spend additional for 1 night stay in Mersing hotel.
Planning to spend your next diving trip to Tioman Island, please book your ticket in advance online to avoid disappointment due to limited schedules per day. All online bookings made in BusOnlineTicket.com are instantly confirmed. This will secure your transportation to Tioman Island to enjoy your holiday.
