Bus

Regal Transport operates the TapahTanah Rata route and as well as local buses in the
Highlands. Getting between Tanah Rata and Brinchang is not a problem between 6.30am and
6.30pm, as buses run every hour or so. There are scheduled buses every hour from Tanah Rata
to Kampung Raja, 23km away across the Highlands, but its more like two or three hours until the
next one happens by. Its quite a scenic trip, and you can hop off at various fruit and vegetable
farms along the way. These buses also pass the turn-off to Gunung Brinchang and the Sungai
Palas Tea Estate.
Taxi
Taxi services from Tanah Rata include Ringlet (per car RM15), Brinchang (RM6), Sungai Palas
Estate (RM20) and Boh Tea Estate (RM25). For touring around, a taxi costs about RM25 per
hour, or you can go up to Gunung Brinchang and back for RM70.
Transport from Tanah Rata to Brinchang
The bus between Tanah Rata and Brinchang is hourly , ie. 1.30pm , 2.30pm, 3.30pm etc... Price
per trip per person is RM$1.50. The last bus from Tanah Rata to Brinchang is 6.30pm while the
last bus back from Brinchang is between 7.30pm to 7.45pm. However,, the bus from Brinchang
to Tanah Rata can be unreliable in timing. The main Taxi stand, which is also the bus stop, offers
Taxi ride to Tanah Rata charging at RM$6 per trip. If you happen to see passengers sitting
around waiting for the same bus, you can try to talk to them and see if they mind sharing Taxi
with you. It can be cheaper and cut down on waiting time.
TRAVEL TRANSPORTATION
Regal Bus Co. Sdn Bhd - Tel : 05-491 2978
Tanah Rata to Brinchang, Kea Farm, Butterfly Farm, junction to Sg Palas
Tea plantation & Kg Raja.
6.30am, 8.30am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm & 6.30pm
Tanah Rata to Tapah, Ringlet, Habu & Lake House
8.00am, 9.00am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.15pm, 3.15pm, 4.15pm, & 5.30pm
Tapah to Cameron Highlands
8.00am, 9.00am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.15pm, 3.00pm, 4.30pm & 5.30pm



Ipoh - Cameron Highlands - Ipoh (Kinta Omnibus) - via Simpang Pulai
Cameron Highlands to Ipoh (Kinta Omnibus: 05-4911200)
8.00am, 11.00am, 3.00pm & 6.00pm RM 7.90
Ipoh to Cameron Highlands (Kinta Omnibus: 05-2540124)
8.00am, 11.00am, 3.00pm & 6.00pm RM 7.90
Local Buses from Tanah Rata & Tapah (Regal Bus Co. Ltd. Sdn Bhd)
Tanah Rata to Kampung Raja (Bus stops in Brinchang, Kea Farm, Butterfly Farm, junction
to Sg Palas, Tringkap & Kuala Terla)
6:30am, 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm & 6:30pm
Tanah Rata to Tapah (Bus stops in Habu, Lake House & Ringlet)
8:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm & 5:30pm
Tapah to Tanah Rata
8:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm
Please call the following bus companies for the latest bus schedules and fares.
Bus Companies Contact Number
Kurnia Bistari Express Kuala Lumpur 03-20703300
Cameron Highlands 05-4911485
Kinta Omnibus Ipoh 05-2540124
Cameron Highlands 05-4911200
Unititi Express Kuala Lumpur 012-2150044 or 016-5058776
Cameron Highlands 05-4914181 or 05-4911452