Buses to KL

Anybody know about buses/trains from Hat Yai to KL? How much do they cost? How often do they leave? How long do they take? Any tips that people might have would be appreciated.

I seem to remember that last time I was in Hatyai seeing a sign for those buses/coaches. I think it was B990. As for how long the journey is .... well can't be sure and I have done that trip quite a few times too.

I think ...

Hatyai - Sadoa: 1hr
1/2 hour thru customs etc
Sadoa - Ipoh (stop for lunch): 4hrs
45 min lunch
Ipoh - KL: 4hrs
Total = around 10hrs

As an aside, I am doing that trip again on the 23rd, taking some kids down to Singapore.

I took a bus from Hat Yai to KL when I left Thailand....it was a luxury like, have a feeling its called Luxury Coaches but to be honest I cant definately remember......the bus was great, it was luxurious and very comfortable.......their office was opposite Lee Gardens......any help??

Tania, can you remember how much the bustrip was? Or was admin correct on that? 

hmmmmm now you are making me think back!!! I was sure i got the bus early morning and i was in KL late afternoon, it wasnt expensive i was pleasantly suprised. I am sorry I can't remember how much but I know the place was opposite Lee Gardens near Maccas coz I stayed at Lee Gardens the night before.

I did the trip last year and it was 400 baht and took about 10 hrs, Hat Yai to KL. It was a nice bus, too. There's also one called a Snoozer for 480 or so that had slightly nicer seats and a TV screen on each seat.

WOW, that is cheap... 10 hours on the bus, 400B... cheap vacation coming here...