From Don Mueang, the cheapest and potentially fastest way to get to Hua Lamphong Railway Station is probably by a direct train should the timetable match up with your travel needs. This time, the next departing train was an Express service, however, special fares apply for this short-distance journey, and instead of the official rate of 155 Baht (~$6.36), SRT provides a Third Class special fare for this Express Diesel Railcar service from Don Mueang to Bangkok at only 20 Baht (~$0.82).
Tickets can be purchased from the ticket counter as usual. No need to mention anything about the Third Class special fare for Express Diesel Railcar services, it will automatically be given to you.
The northbound timetable from Bangkok to Don Mueang.
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The southbound timetable from Don Mueang to Bangkok.
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The approaching Express 72 operating with a nice mix of NKF, THN and ATC Diesel Railcars.
The interior of the NKF Diesel Railcar with hard plastic chairs.
The view from my seat.
Approaching Bang Sue Junction and the junction to the Southern Line.
Approaching Bang Sue Junction Railway Station. You may change to the MRT Blue Line at this station.
The new Bang Sue Central Railway Station taking shape with 26 platforms.
Making a brief stop at Sam Sen.
Making a brief stop at Chitralada Royal Railway Station while waiting for the level crossing to close.
Passing through the level crossing after Chitralada Royal Railway Station.
Making another stop for the next level crossing to close.
The Special Express 31 Thaksinarath passing through the level crossing together with my train.
Approaching Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station.
The train arrived at the front end of Platform 8.
Push the button to open the train doors.
As this was a busy time for arrivals, the platform was shared with another arriving train in front.
The destination plate of the Express 72 from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok.
The SRT Northern and Northeastern Lines are the cheapest and possibly fastest way to get from Don Mueang Airport to the city. Perhaps you should try this the next time you are visiting Bangkok via Don Mueang Airport.
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