Help with Trip to Thailand?

I don't know where you get your information from, but no train goes to Phuket. The best you can do on the train is travel to Surat Thani on the Gulf coast and than a bus to Phuket. So best just to take an overnight bus from the Southern Bus Terminal to Phuket. That's a 12 hour trip overnight. But, why take a bus or train when you can fly to Phuket for only about $30 to $50 more than a bus. Nok Air, Air Asia, 1,2 Go, Bangkok Air and Thai Air can take you to Phuket.