By train the journey from Ipoh to Penang (Butterworth Railway Station) is scheduled to take from 1 hour 34 minutes to 1 hour 46 minutes depending upon which train you take. Butterworth Railway Station is the closest train station to Penang Island.
Train Times from Ipoh to Penang
There are currently 7 trains a day from Ipoh to Penang (Butterworth Railway Station).
| Train | Ipoh | Penang | Service |
| 9124 | 10:29 | 12:10 | ETS Platinum |
| 9108 | 13:41 | 15:15 | ETS Express |
| 9130 | 16:04 | 17:45 | ETS Gold |
| 9326 | 16:34 | 18:15 | ETS Platinum |
| 9136 | 18:19 | 20:00 | ETS Platinum |
| 9352 | 20:56 | 22:42 | ETS Gold |
| 9138 | 22:39 | 00:20 | ETS Platinum |
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Ipoh Railway Station
Trains to Penang depart from Ipoh Railway Station.
Butterworth Railway Station
There are two ways to travel from Butterworth Railway Station on the mainland to Penang Island. You can either take the ferry from the nearby ferry port to Georgetown in Penang or you can travel by road to Penang via the Penang Bridge. The journey by ferry takes 20 minutes and costs RM2 per adult and RM1 per child, or you can take a taxi which will cost you RM40 to RM60 depending on your final destination in Penang.
About Penang
Penang Island is a popular tourist destination with a long and interesting history, and some good sandy beaches. The principal town in Penang is Georgetown which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Georgetown was established in 1786 by Captain Sir Francis Light.
British Colonial Rule
Under British colonial rule Georgetown became a major centre of trade and attracted people from all other the world, particularly from China and India, to settle in Penang. Georgetown retains an old world charm and cosmopolitan atmosphere with a diverse population, and range of cuisines which have made Georgetown the culinary capital of Malaysia.
Malayan Railway Building in PenangTourist Attractions
There is, however, a lot more to Penang than Georgetown. The coastal towns of Batu Ferringhi and Tanjung Bungah are popular beach resorts. Other attractions on the island include Kek Lok Si Temple, reputedly the largest Buddhist temple in South-East Asia, Penang Botanic Gardens, established in 1884 by the British, and Penang Bird Park.
International Events
Penang is also host to international events such as the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival which is held annually on the lake created by Teluk Bahang Dam in the north-east of Penang Island.