Being one of the largest bus companies in Penang, Seasons Express is very well known amongst locals and travellers. With their impressive size comes a host of positives to consumers. The company is in command of a significantly sized fleet and the according staff that makes their comprehensive set of routes a possibility.
Seasons Express is a dominant force in the northern states of Malaysia, and has been for some time. However, their success and popularity therein has led to an expansion of their services to include a host of great lines running to and from Singapore.
The companies exhaustive set of routes have proven themselves to be somewhat reliable. While arrival and departure times are difficult to predict in this profession, the company does well to adhere to their commitments. The company has also developed their name to be the synonymous expression for direct, non-stop busses - the most significant of which is the trip through to Melaka or Seremban from Penang.
With the size of the company being what it is, they have two offices. One of which is based in Penang, while the other is based in Singapore. These offices make the purchase of tickets easy, and provides and general sense of ease should anything go awry in your trip.
Routes served by Seasons Express
Around Malaysia
Busses leaving from Penang depart from the Sungai Nibong terminal. The terminal is a few minutes south of the Georgetown city centre and can be easily reached by the 401 local bus.
Getting from Penang to Kuala Lumpur is easy and stress-free with Seasons Express. They provide the most frequent departures from Penang to Kuala Lumpur of all the bus companies. Options for alighting from the bus in Kuala Lumpur include both the Duta Terminal and the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS).
The company conducts many routes all over the north and central parts of Malaysia. If there is a town you have thought of, you can almost be certain that Seasons Express will take you there, be itIpoh, Kota Bahru, or Kuantan.
To Singapore
Among the most popular routes, considering the heavy flow of daily traffic over the southern border of Malaysia, is the route to and from Singapore. It is possible to reach a variety of end destination cities via the routes originating in Singapore. Ipoh, Simpang Taiping, Butterworth, Penang, Komtar, and Seremban are a few of your options. The bus from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur will set you back around MYR 50.
Pros
The pros of the company are impressive. The busses seem to be well-maintained in both their aesthetics and functionality. Very few reviews have highlighted any mechanical issues with their busses.
The busses are also well respected and are kept clean through rigorous daily cleaning practices. While this may seem small, a dirty bus can discredit otherwise impressive amenities and can seriously impede your ability to relax and catch some z's.
Speaking of sleep, the bus has comfortable and spacious seats, allowing even the biggest of us to stretch their legs out a little.
Cons
Delays are common. Also, do not expect you trip between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore last 5 hours – it can take up tp 8 hours depending on the queues at the border.
Travellers Reviews
It is typical of the bus lines in Malaysia that you are told very little and are kind of pushed into areas where you must sit, sometimes wait, and never ask questions. This just seems to be the reality of these services.
As is often the case with the liners, you may end up being dropped off in an unexpected place. This can be extremely inconvenient and can increase the time and expense of your trip.
Another often cited problem amongst the various liners, with Seasons Express being no exception, are the annoying and confusing instances where you need to change busses once you cross the southern Malaysian border. This can not only be challenging with all your bags and valuables, but it can also be very stressful with the thought of being left behind racing around your head.
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Seasons Express Company Reviews
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Jane
Good things first. We had a comfortable trip in comfortable seats. The drivers were both good careful drivers, who knew where they were going. We had one comfort stop. Sadly bad bits:- We checked in 30 mins before and was told our bus for 10:30 was in lane 8. We then stood by the bus until 10:45 with other travellers waiting for a driver. The drivers arrived, did not check anyone's tickets and just sat down and chatted together. At 11:00 the man from the ticket office had words with the drivers and they started the bus. We put our cases on and sat in our allocated seats and one of the drivers then drove the bus off....Without confirming tickets or which bus etc. At the comfort stop we were told 20 mins only. Everyone was back except the drivers who were eating and chatting. The driver got on and started the bus and had to get it moving and honked for the second driver to join us. This was 35 mins after we arrived. Arriving in KL the bus went to one terminal before KL sentral. Driver pulled up and didn't say anything. Some got off but most of us didn't know if we should get off or not. After 5 mins the driver got on again and we drove off. It was an odd journey which got us into KL 1.5 hours later than intended....at the start of the rush hour!
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Oct 4, 2019
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Gary
Very organised but driver was waiting around for a long time at bus station so didn’t arrive to destination till late
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Aug 31, 2019
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Nislina
1. Need compliment water or snack will be advantage.
2. Prior announcement for next
destination,so passengers can prepare them selves before leave bus
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Aug 5, 2019
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Anna
The driver left around half an hour late for no other apparent reason than chatting to his friend. The actual trip was good, with 2 short toilet stops where one could also buy food. We were dropped off at KL SENTRAL where it was easy to catch a cab. Would definitely use this service again as it leaves from a convenient location on the island.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Jun 25, 2019
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Elizabeth
Trip was comfortable. Good driving, nice aircon and generally straitforward trip. However there are no seat belts or wif. The area south of Ipoh was very scenic. Its impossible to know how late these long trips are. Traffic, road works etc all slow things down.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Apr 18, 2019
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Ryan
The bus was about an hour and a half late. It was comfortable enough and the border crossing was smooth enough. I sat at the front and awoke to the driver being lost, he and 3 other customers were attempting to get back on track using google maps. The stop before ours had the whole bus empty. So then my partner and I were asked to get on another bus to complete our journey. We finally arrived about 2 and a half hours after the ticketed time
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Apr 4, 2019
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Laia
Tooks more than 7 hours!!!!!! We leave late and then they spend an hour in the gas station... ufffff
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Mar 31, 2019
C
CANTWELL
Initially we were happy with the legroom, until the (selfish) people in front reclined to what felt like a horizontal position. We could barely move our legs after this and felt trapped for far too long. One of our seatbelts was missing. There was no power from the sockets and no WiFi. Added to this someone smoked 3 times!!! The driver gave no information about stops. Thankfully another passenger let us know that we weren't actually at our stop when we assumed we were. Our trip time doubled due to an accident. Not the fault of the company, but the driver seemed almost angry towards the end. We even had a very near miss with a delivery chap on a scooter. We were relieved to get off.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Mar 25, 2019
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Peter
We have to change the Bus at border. But the rest was ok.
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Mar 20, 2019
A
Ashley
Large air conditioned bus. Huge seats, comfortable journey.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Mar 5, 2019
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Lorono,
The first Bus that we had is so slow. We arrived at our destination so late.. ???? Good thing the second bus and the driver drives fast.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Feb 23, 2019
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Hugh
Description didn't indicate that it would start with a shuttle van that left the office at 9:45 not the scheduled 10:00 am (no problem for us as we were there at 9:25) and then the 10:30 am departure with the big coach from the main south depot didn't happen until 10:50.
Bus was fine but there were no seat belts.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Feb 18, 2019
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Johanna
Never use this bus company!!! Worst trip ever. They told us to change the bus at the border, but even after 2 hours of waiting there was no bus and nobody who could help us out. Nobody picked up the phone at their hotline. So we (two girls) were left alone in the middle of the night at the border and had to organize a new company to bring us to Kuala Lumpur. We had to pay for a new ticket and didn't get our money back from Seasons. We arrived at 4am in KL after a 9h trip. Worst company ever, never chose them.
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Feb 18, 2019
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Suyeene
Good thing the driver was friendly and helpful but the terminal in charge did not even bother to apologize that our scheduled 11:45pm trip was moved at 1am. We know that there might be issues with the schedule that's why, we arrived at the complex at 9:30pm.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Feb 13, 2019
B
Benjamin
arrived 4 hours later than expected
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Feb 8, 2019
B
Babber
Bus was delayed
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Jan 19, 2019
S
Sandra
The bus smelled a bit smokey but all in all a very good trip. The driver was a good driver. The only thing that could be improved on would be an announcement at the different stops we made for the length of time we were stopping for.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Jan 15, 2019
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Yasmine
2 stars because we survive and arrived at the right station (and the chairs been quite comfy). first of all - 90 minutes delay - okay. they informed us. happens. but on let’s us absolutely not know why or anything. the staff was okay friendly. the tour itself: the businterior has had a unkempt appearance. okay. we hold on the two border control but without any organization. i guess, if i wouldn’t find the bus by myself in time x, they would leave without me (this is is also what stands in the disclaimer). the bus was HORRIBLE cold (!!!), although i told that the driver. i was freezing like the whole time...we need like double of the headed time (nearly 10 hours). the company is not reliable.
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Jan 12, 2019
J
Josephine
Very comfortable. Bus driver was very helpful! Thank you!
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Jan 9, 2019
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Hatice
The bus was delayed but there Mr Yip makes the trip very nice. Because of the station which I booked he ordered a grab for few person who had to go to Berjaya Times Square.
Especially thanks to Mr. Yip.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Jan 2, 2019
A
Augustine
We had the morning trip from Prangin Mall - KL sentral. The location is quite centre - so it’s convinience. It’s only delay for 15 mins; and we arrived in KL as the expected schedule.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Dec 30, 2018
D
Divina
Everything went so easy.More safe and exciting trips Seasons SG!????
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Dec 29, 2018
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Louise
it says to turn up 30 mins early but we did and the shop wasn’t even open. it was the only shop on the street not to be open which was worrying. women turned up 10 mins later. bus set off an hour late and we arrived 4 hours late.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Dec 18, 2018
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Meg
The drive to KL took 10 hours instead of 5-6. The driver was late and kept us waiting for an hour. Then we still only had two toilet stops despite the trip being double the length. Half of the passengers had to beg him to stop so that they could go to the toilet.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Dec 10, 2018
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Linda
The driver was late. Bus left the terminal 25 mins after the scheduled time.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Dec 9, 2018
A
Ada
We rode a luxury coach from Golden Mile Complex to the Singaporean Immigration but had to change buses after going through Malaysian Immigration. The second bus was smaller and the journey had several stops. We arrived an hour late at Berjaya Times Square.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Dec 1, 2018
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Nikita
Arrived 4 hours after expected arrival time.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Nov 16, 2018
R
Ralf
Was a bit late, otherwise quite OK for the price. Attention, as usual in Asia ice cold in the bus
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Oct 22, 2018
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Leluht
too much waiting time but tolerable ????
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Oct 16, 2018
E
Emma
We should actually have reached our destination at 15:15 but arrived at 20:00
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Sep 27, 2018
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Maria
I’m not satisfied. The bus left the station 35 minutes late, instead of 11:30 at 12:05). At 12:03 a passenger got on apologizing. Why do companies make us 1/2 hour in advance to have sitting on a bus for 35 minutes? At 12:13, it stopped at gas station, without giving explanations. Finally, we left the gas station at 12:18. No words spoken. The AC outlet above my head is simply a hole which I filled with a wrapped up nylon bag. The back of my seat only leans, no straight position. I took the first one intending to take some pictures, not expecting the window to be cracked spider web style. Shouldn’t the condition of the bus be checked before departure? The driver was discourteous, or maybe his English was poor. I couldn’t Get an answer from him. I didn’t like his driving either, most of the time with one hand only and 4 time’s the other on the phone. He drove in flip flops which might be normal here but doesn’t seem safe when driving a big bus
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Sep 25, 2018
V
Victoria
Easy peasey
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Sep 5, 2018
H
Hendrikus
took 5 hours longer
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Aug 23, 2018
J
Johanna
The bus was nice and big and we had a lot of space. Unfortunately, we could not close our ventilation, so that we were cold all the time. In addition, the bus driver has constantly made breaks, but only for themselves. He left the door closed for everyone.
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Aug 23, 2018
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Afamefuna
The driver was good. Grateful for the stop on the way. But we left nearly 30mins late as the driver did not arrive on time.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Aug 22, 2018
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Andrey
The bus did not wait after the second border control. It is not clear where we had to wait for the next one.
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Aug 1, 2018
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Ghering
The bus was very luxurious. Unfortunately we left about 40 minutes late and the trip did not cost us 5 hours (like it said at the booking) but almost 8 hours.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Jul 30, 2018
T
Trisha
Late bus
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Jul 22, 2018
J
Julien
It took a lot more time than it was supposed to (3hours more)
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Jul 22, 2018
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Matthew
We were well informed about needing to change bus at Malaysian immigration. However the bus did not show for 30mins. The tickets we purchased to and from state a departure time of 10am and arrival time of 3pm. We arrived around 7pm on both occasions. I don’t mind it being that long if that’s how it is but certainly don’t advertise and mislead otherwise. One last thing, our driver needs to learn how to change gears when necessary and not drive the bus like we’re on a mechanical bull.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Jul 15, 2018
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Jeremy
When I passed immigration in Singapore l, the bus had already left without 3 of us had trouble finding a bus and when we did we had to wait an hour before it left, the travel time said 5 hours and it took us just over 8 hours
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, May 31, 2018
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Aleksandr
We had a ride. When buying tickets it was written that the price included lunch, snacks, air conditioning and TV. There was none of that, not even air conditioning. It was very hot. One stop for gas in three hours. The seats are pretty comfortable.
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Apr 21, 2018
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Innes
The bus picked us up 30 minutes later than planned and so we also arrived later
When we made a break, the driver also didn't tell how much time we have before we continue (maybe he told it in Malay ? But not in English)
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Apr 7, 2018
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Suci
Nice trip
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Apr 1, 2018
M
Mohd
Nice and spacious bus
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Apr 1, 2018
N
Natalie
There has been only 1 toilet stop for a 6hours drive, which is definitely not enough.
The driver was very unfriendly and not helpful.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Mar 29, 2018
C
Chloe
Very spacious, comfortable seats, tones of leg room and your own space.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Mar 24, 2018
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Anatoliy
The bus is good, the air conditioning is fine. But the driver is bad. Departure from the bus station in Kuala Lumpur was late, then stopped for gas, took a long time to fill up. Ended up leaving more than half an hour late. Stopped too many times on the road (instead of one stop, we stopped 2 times). Handed out immigration cards for Singapore very late, which took time. They should have been handed out in advance so you could fill them out at the stop. The driver did not speak English well. Arrived at the border 1 hour late. The driver was in a hurry. As a result, he left without us (5-7 passengers). I had to look for another bus from another company to get to Singapore from the border. I would not recommend this carrier. Good bus, Air-conditioning OK. But the driver is bad. Departures from the bus station in Kuala Lumpur late, then stopped for refueling, long dressed. In the end, left with a delay of more than half an hour. On the road once again stayed (instead of 1 stop stayed 2 times). Very late gave immigration cards for Singapore, which took time. They had to deal in advance, so that you can fill up at a bus stop. Bad driver spoke English. Arrived at the border late on 1:00. The driver was in a hurry. In the end, left without us (5-7 passengers). I had to look for another company bus further, to drive from the border of Singapore. I do not recommend to use services of such carrier.
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Feb 26, 2018
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Deborah
I booked the 10:45am Bus from KL to Penang. The Bus didn’t arrive until 1:30 pm. Apart from that, the journey was fine. I had a single seat which was really comfortable and spacious, there was one bathroom break and I felt the driving was really good (compared to what I encountered in Thailand & Cambodia).
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Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Feb 19, 2018
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Chariya
Comfortable bus. Was Going to take train but no room due to Chinese New Year. Bus was a pleasant surprise.
Bus VIP, Seasons Express, Feb 16, 2018
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75.9% of 141 travelers were presumably happy with Seasons Express as they left good or no review