Hua Hin to Bang Sephan options

[Brent_NZ]

Hello,
We are a kiwi couple that need to get from Hua Hin to Bang Saphan Noi on Wednesday July 6th and I'm wondering what transport options are available other than the mainline train? The train would be fine but it leaves HH later than we want to go (ideally leave mid morning)
Happy to get a bus or mini bus if they go there from HH?
Thanks!
Brent

[buksida]

The public bus stops on the highway - 10km away from BS town. The train is the best option, a sprinter leaves HH at about 11am.

[Brent_NZ]

The public bus stops on the highway - 10km away from BS town. The train is the best option, a sprinter leaves HH at about 11am.

Great thanks - forgive my ignorance but what is a Sprinter? (I'm guessing an Express train)

[Brent_NZ]

Great thanks. I'm looking at booking tickets online but it says every departure is full that day - it doesn't seem likely to me?
https://12go.asia/en/travel/hua-hin/ban ... 2016-07-06

[Big Boy]

It seems unlikely to me also. Those fares look incredibly expensive also - I travelled from bangkok last week for half of that price.

The sprinter is a little 3 carriage, air conditioned train that does attract higher costs, and includes a free snacks service, but the fact you are looking at fan carriages only, I don't think that's what you are looking at.

[Big Boy]

This might be a better option http://www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm

[Edit] Just tried it, and it takes you to the same place. However, reading elsewhere, it suggests that online booking is only possible from Bangkok, so maybe you need to visit the station.

[Big Boy]

Read this http://www.thairailways.com/booking-ticket.html

[Brent_NZ]

Sounds like the train is the only viable option - i'm a bit surprised actually I thought there might be shuttles/vans going there on the regular, but obviously not.
It's okay we'll take the train - I just hope its not really late like I know it can be at times!

[Big Boy]

I just hope its not really late like I know it can be at times!

They usually are - at least an hour by the time they get to Hua Hin

[Brent_NZ]

Actually I think i might just rent a car!

[Caller]

Actually I think i might just rent a car!

Unless you're just planning to lie on the beach, you'll need one in any case.

[migrant]

Actually I think i might just rent a car!

Unless you're just planning to lie on the beach, you'll need one in any case.

I agree on renting a car. Most resorts are small with limited dining options. If you want to see more you can, of course, walk but depending on where you are staying, it could be a long walk!