Citybus Service S56 from Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1 (香港國際機場一號客運大樓) to Tung Chung MTR Station (東涌港鐵站) by Bus

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After arriving from my Singapore Airlines SQ860 flight, I decided to go to the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car immediately to kick start my trip to save some travelling time from the city later on, since Tung Chung is just a neighbouring town from Hong Kong International Airport. To get there, I decided to find the frequent S1 bus. Yes, this introduction doesn’t match the title of the post, but I’ll get to that soon.

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The signs at the Airport Ground Transportation Centre showing the location of the various buses. Seems like the S1 stop has shifted further down from the last time I used it.

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Heading down the bus bays.

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Unfortunately I wasn’t heading to Hong Kong Island just yet, so I guess I’ll catch the Cityflyer next time.

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Continuing down the bus bays.

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The signs lead to a zebra crossing to cross to the bus stops opposite the Ground Transportation Centre.

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Crossing the road to the S1 bus stop.

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Waiting for the S1 bus.

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S1 is operated by two companies, Citybus and Long Win Bus, alternating buses on the route.

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While waiting, the Citybus S56 puled up at the bus stop in front. As it is heading to Tung Chung too, I decided to go and catch that instead.

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Boarding the Citybus S56 bus at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, Cheong Tat Road outside Car Park 1.

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The Citybus S56 bus fare costs HK$3.50 too, same as the S1. As usual, I paid by Octopus.

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The interior of the lower deck. Luggage must be left on the luggage rack by the exit door.

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Making a brief stop at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, Cheong Tat Road outside Passenger Terminal Building (South). Hmm, wonder why the signs didn’t point me here to save the walk.

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The view of the upper deck from my seat.

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The luggage rack can be seen with CCTV from the upper deck.

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Turning towards Regal Airport Hotel.

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Passing by my 9V-SMK plane which brought me from Singapore.

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U-turning out towards Aviation Fuel Tank Farm. S56 does not serve AsiaWorld-Expo, making the journey faster.

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New signs towards Zhuhai and Macao.

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Passing by the Airport Express tracks.

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The skyline of Tung Chung.

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Crossing over North Lantau Highway.

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Passing by the Ngong Ping 360 Airport Island Angle Station.

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Crossing Chek Lap Kok South Road over Tung Chung Bay, along with the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car.

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Turning left onto Tat Tung Road towards Tung Chung.

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Wow, looks like this S1 bus has a significant cameo upgrade.

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Announcements are made when arriving at Tung Chung Station Bus Terminus.

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Arriving in Tung Chung Station Bus Terminus.

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The journey from Terminal 1 And Terminal 2; Cheong Tat Road to Tung Chung Station took 22 minutes.

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Heading towards Tung Chung MTR Station and Citygate Outlets to leave my bag first.

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There are posters regarding the protests, but nothing more than that.

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If heading towards the airport, the S1 bus berth is located just at the entrance to the bus terminus from Tung Chung MTR Station.

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Tung Chung MTR Station and Citygate Outlets are just ahead.

Overall, a quick, cheap and efficient way to get from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to Tung Chung MTR Station. It is worth noting that the S56 bus offers the fastest journey from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to Tung Chung MTR Station with only 3 stops, but is the least frequent service at 30 minute intervals as compared with the S1 at 7.5 minute intervals on a weekday off-peak period.

I would recommend simply getting on the first bus you see arriving to get to Tung Chung, be it the S1, S56 or S64, so that you can be on the move as early as possible, since the waiting time for a faster bus might just cancel the journey time out on this short journey.

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