[NorthEast]

Originally Posted by krone

Now that there's a direct train from Hon Hum to CP maybe it's more reliable to take the Express bus and change to train especially if u travelling alone...

How to take the MTR Intercity Through Train when you arrive so late? The last train departs at 1924 HRS.

http://www.it3.mtr.com.hk/B2C/frmSch...sp?strLang=Eng

Taking the Hua Tong Direct MPV is the most economical and comfortable means of transport to CP in spite of their mediocre service. Besides Hua Tong, perhaps you could try Wing Tong (Yong Tong) or Huan Dao Transport. By the way, these 2 transport service provider charges similar rates as Hua Tong. Anyway, if one can afford to spend, it is best to charter your own TOYOTA ALPHARD. These private/personal driver are at your disposal 24/7. If you arrive late, they will enter China via HuangGang Boarder Crossing instead of Shenzhen Bay.

If you charter your own vehicle, you can even stop for makan, banking and some shopping. One way will cost you about RMB1,000.00 each way. About the cost of a Tiger Airway one way ticket to SIngapore from Hong Kong. Yes, it is not cheap but you get an exclusive private car and driver.

Back to the MTR Intercity Through Train. If you arrive early and have some things to do in Hong Kong (Kowloon area), then it is viable. Otherwise, it is better to stick to these transport system to CP direct. Taking the train is reliable, I agree and I know because on some occasion, I travel on it to go to CP. However, it is not the cheapest to go to CP from HKG but it is arguably the most comfortable, fastest and safest. By the way, a one-way ticket for this train service to CP is HKD145.00/70-80 mins ride. But to travel from HKIA to Hung Hom Station will cost you time and some money.

Like I have mentioned before, compare Hong Kong's transport infrastructure to Singapore, HKG is much better. The most economical way I know to get from HKIA to CP is like this - take the public bus A43 (HKIA/Sheung Shui Station) About HKD40.00, take the MTR Train (Sheung Shui/Luo Hu - 1 station away) HKD21.50 Cross the boarder by foot. Luo Hu Commercial City Bus Terminus - CP BUs Ticket RMB40.00

There you go, you compare what is more important to you. Time saving or money saving and you do your own maths as all travellers have different standards and priorities. Happy can liao!

Just my HKD2 Cents.