4 Ways To Go Teluk Gading Jetty From Singapore

Last updated 23 Jul 2024SGMYTAXI

If you’re in search of comprehensive guidance for your journey from Singapore to Teluk Gading Jetty, your quest ends here.

While Teluk Gading Jetty might be farther than some alternatives (Mersing Jetty & Tanjung Leman Jetty), it stands out as the prime choice for accessing Tioman Island via ferry. (Less affected by tide)

Traveling from Singapore to Teluk Gading typically takes 4 to 5 hours, so planning ahead is crucial to ensure a hassle-free weekend trip without any ferry delays.

Fortunately, with a variety of transportation options available, navigating the route has become more convenient. However, with so many choices, finding the best route can be overwhelming.

Don’t worry, as this guide provides a detailed overview of all transportation options available for your trip from Singapore to Teluk Gading Jetty.

 

 

1. How To Plan Your Transport To Teluk Gading Jetty

 

Teluk Gading Jetty also known as Tanjung Gemok Jetty in Pahang serves as a gateway to the nearby duty-free Tioman Island. 

It’s conveniently located a mere 38 kilometres away from Mersing Jetty (the other ferry terminal to Tioman Island), making it about a 45 minute drive between the two points.

If you’re driving from Singapore, it typically takes 3.5 hours to reach Teluk Gading Jetty during non-peak times.

However, as Tioman Island is a popular destination among Singporeans, traffic can get heavy on weekends and public holidays especially at the border.

So here are some tips to help you plan and avoid missing your ferry:

• Consider staying overnight in Teluk Gading to ensure you catch your ferry the next day
• Traffic at the Singapore-Malaysia border can be unpredictable, so always have a backup plan
• If taking public transport, try to arrive early and be prepared for crowds and long waiting times.
• Plan well to avoid spending your holiday stuck in traffic

Here are some of the photos that I took during my trip to Teluk Gading Jeti…

 

2. Private Car Taxi (Best Option)

 

Save your energy and focus your holiday by choosing a reliable private car taxi service to Teluk Gading Jetty from your doorstep in Singapore.

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Why Choose Private Car Service:

• Easy to book via Whatsapp.
• Offer door-to-door service from Singapore to Teluk Gading Jetty and return.
• Sit back and relax as a friendly driver brings you to Teluk Gading Jetty.
• Choose your Singapore pickup location flexibly and pick up anytime, all at your convenience.
• No need to disembark/get off from vehicle twice for Singapore-Malaysia immigration clearance.
• Affordable private transfer pricing rates
• No more alight belongings up and down from the bus.
• Direct transfer to Teluk Gading Jetty in a private 7-10 seater car, no waiting for others.
• Perfect for families with children, with elderly guests, group trip or company trip.
• Avoid traffic jams at the Singapore-Malaysia border during holidays and long weekends by asking the driver to depart early.

 

3. Direct Coach To Teluk Gading Jetty

 

One option for travelling from Singapore to Teluk Gading Jetty is by coach, but it may not suit everyone.

Here’s a comparison to help you decide:

Why Choose Direct Coach

• Cost effective for those travelling alone or as a couple
• Travel direct from Singapore to Teluk Gading Jetty without the need to transfer
• Coaches are often equipped with amenities for comfort

 

Why Don’t Choose Direct Coach

• Not flexible as coaches run on a schedule and you may need to plan your departure and arrival accordingly
• Coaches often take longer than private cars especially during peak seasons
• There are often crowds at the terminals/stops and tickets sell out fast
• Not suitable for travelling with family, kids, elderly folks or groups larger than 3 people
• Limited departure times
• Inconvenience of having to step out of the bus twice at the Singapore-Malaysia checkpoints

 

Listed below are a couple of coach operators that travel directly from Singapore to Teluk Gading Jetty, their departure times and pricing :

3.1 Diamond Coach

Ticket Price From Singapore To Teluk Gading Jetty: SGD$39/person

Departure Time	Pick Up Location In Singapore
6:00am	Bedok MRT Station Exit A (Opposite Bedok Mall) Newton Circus
6:15am	Bishan Eunos MRT
6:30am	Woodlands The Plaza

 

3.2 KKKL Singapore

Ticket Price From Singapore To Teluk Gading Jetty: $39/person

Departure Time	Pick Up Location In Singapore
6:00am	Kovan Hub 206

 

For more details, refer here: Coach From Singapore To Teluk Gading Jetty.

 

4. Self Driving (Avoid Car Park Full)

 

 

If you own a car, driving to Teluk Gading Jetty could be an option, but renting a car for the trip isn’t recommended due to high costs.

 

Why Choose Self-Driving

• Similarly to the private taxi, you can clear the immigration centre without getting off the vehicle
• You can drive at your own pace and take detours if necessary

 

Why Don’t Choose Self Driving

• You may get stuck in a traffic jam during peak hours
• You handle the wheels, so you need to be alert while driving, compared to the private taxi, you get to sleep in the car
• Need to fill up your car with petrol and pay for petrol fee
• Require to pay for toll fees, road charge and VEP
• Pay for parking fee at Teluk Gading Jetty
• Need to navigate your own way to Teluk Gading Jetty
• Self-driving can be tiring to cross the border
• If the parking lot is full, it would be a nightmare not knowing where to park, and when you do find a spot, the ferry is ready to go
• Possibility of full parking during long weekends and peak periods

 

After reaching JB CIQ, you can use Waze or Google Maps to navigate your way to Teluk Gading Jetty.

As traffic conditions are unpredictable and can get quite congested on weekends and public holidays, it’s best to start your journey early to ensure you arrive in time to catch your ferry!

Be sure to plan ahead to avoid delays.

 

5. Local Taxi (From SG Or JB)

 

 

Another less popular option for travelling from Singapore to Teluk Gading Jetty is by local taxi.

 

Why Don’t Choose Local Taxi

• Limited convenience, must go to Ban San Street taxi stand.
• Inflexible service, won’t pick up from preferred location.

• Lack of flexibility in scheduling and routes.
• Capacity limited to 4 persons per taxi.
• Expensive when traveling alone, best to share rides.
• Sharing rides may mean sharing with strangers.
• Some taxis don’t go directly to Teluk Gading, requiring a transfer at the Malaysia border, costing time and money.

 

2 types of Singapore By Local Taxi: 

 

Option 1: 

Only Singapore taxis with special licenses are authorized to cross the border and reach Larkin Bus Terminal in Johor Bahru. From there, you can switch to a Malaysian taxi for direct transport to Teluk Gading Jetty.

Option 2: 

Malaysia yellow taxis can pick you up at Ban San St. Taxi Kiosk on Queen St. (5-minute walk from Bugis MRT Station) and take you straight to Teluk Gading Jetty without transfers.

The problem arises when returning from Teluk Gading Jetty as there are no taxi terminals or stands nearby.

In the end, you’ll still need to hire an MPV private car to take your whole family back to Singapore.

 

6. Flight: Not Available 

Travellers should consider other modes of transportation as there are no flights from Singapore directly to Teluk Gading.

 

7. Alternative Ferry Operators In Teluk Gading

 

Teluk Gading Jetty serves as an alternative ferry (Bluewater Express) departure point to Tioman Island.

Some travellers prefer taking the ferry from Teluk Gading Jetty over Mersing Jetty as it is less affected by high tides.

When planning your trip from Singapore to the jetty, it is crucial to allow ample travel time to ensure you arrive in time for your ferry.

Do check the ferry schedules from both Teluk Gading Jetty [Bluewater Ferry Schedule] and Mersing Jetty [Cataferry Schedule | Bluewater Ferry Schedule].

If you miss the ferry at Mersing Jetty, you could possibly catch another ferry at a later time or head to Teluk Gading Jetty if there is another ferry available or reschedule your trip!

 

 

8. Bonus: Nearby Hotel (In Case Your Miss The Ferry)

 

Hotel Jeti Tg Gemok

The only hotel just a 5-minute walk from Teluk Gading Jetty. It is perfect for tourists catching the ferry to Tioman the next day, offering convenient overnight stays and close proximity to eateries.

What You’ll Like:

• Walking distance to the jetty

• 24-hour coffee/tea provide
• Affordable and budget friendly hotel

 

Good To Know:

• There is a KFC, Tealive and other eateries conveniently located below the hotel
• Rooms are carpeted and can feel a little sticky after a shower
• Check with the hotel directly as the walk-in rates could sometimes be cheaper than booking online

 

9. Final Thought & Suggestion 

 

When planning your trip, it’s important to plan well and prepare for worst case scenarios to ensure your trip goes well.

Some travellers forget to consider things like unpredictable traffic conditions at the SG-MY border, busy travel periods and don’t plan their transport options to Teluk Gading Jetty.

As days-off are precious and hard to come by, it’s best to plan ahead to avoid disappointment and wasting your holiday!