COACHES (Long Distance): Long Distance coaches operate to/from the main Coach Terminal, off Phang Nga Road, in Phuket Town where you can get regular services to many locations throughout southern Thailand. The journey times from Phuket to the various destinations depends on what type of coach/bus you take i.e. non-air-conditioned, 1st Class, 2nd Class, VIP, etc.., and are roughly;- BANGKOK* 12-15 hours Phang Nga 2.30 hours Chumphon 6.30 hours Phattalung 6-7 hours Hat Yai 6-8 hours Ranong 5-8 hours Hua Hin 9-12 hours Samui Island 8 hours Krabi 6-8 hours Surat Thani 4.30-6 hours Nakhon Sri Thammarat 7-8 hours Trang 5-6 hours * The Bangkok-Phuket coaches operate to/from the Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) in Bangkok and for the timetables/fares check: www.transport.co.th/Eng/SOUTH1.html , and www.phuket.net. On the majority of routes you have the choice of air-conditioned or non air-conditioned services depending on standard of comfort you wish to pay for. For Phuket Town coach information: "Dial 076-211 977" We can arrange to have our taxi meet you at Phuket Coach Terminal and bring you direct to our hotel. Just advise us by phone/e-mail of your coach travel arrangements once you have made them in Bangkok.