These two lines together with the Butterworth-Padang Besar line operated until 1 July 2016, when the Butterworth-Gurun route was scrapped.
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For those who do decide to stay a night or two, Alor Setar offers visitors plenty of with a few budget hotels and a range of more mid to luxurious accommodation.
Bus Services T14 and T15 serves Alor Setar Railway Station from Pekan Rabu Bus Terminal.