I took the midday ferry from the Island to Besut, and found my way to the bus station. Here, since the afternoon bus was fully booked, I booked myself on to the overnight bus again. I stayed at the metro cafe at the bus station and watched mindless malaysian comedy shows and enjoyed lunch and dinner there.
The bus left at 8.30, and this time I remembered to take my jacket on board so I wasn't too cold. When we stopped at the half way point, this time I was more aware that it was a stop and I was able to get myself a burger for a snack.