The cheapest buses from Cape Town to East London
Cheapest
R400Average
R555The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour. The average ticket from Cape Town to East London will cost around R555 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only R400.
cape town: train station,1 old marine drive, cape towneast london: train station, station str ,east london
Eldo Coaches
(1485)
cape town: train station,1 old marine drive, cape towneast london windmill: windmill mall, 128 moore str, east london
Eldo Coaches
(1485)
cape town: railway stationeast london: east london train station
APM
(0)
The fastest buses from Cape Town to East London
Fastest
13h 20mAverage
16h 30mTrips per day
61Distance
881kmThese direct buses cover the 881km distance in an average of 16h 30m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13h 20m
Journey Summary
Cape Town to East London bus information
| timelapse | Avg. bus duration | 16h 30m |
| attach_money | Bus ticket price | R400 |
| place | Bus depart from | Cape Town |
| pin_drop | Bus arrive in | East London |
| directions_transit | Bus companies | Intercape, Makalala Transport, Eagle Liner, Intercity, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela, Ilula Bus |
Travel tips
Bus from Cape Town to East London
Travel by bus to East London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cape Town to East London.
WHERE IS THE BUS STATION TO Cape Town AND East London?
expand_more- On this journey to East London, you get on board at CAPE TOWN : Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station), CAPE TOWN, CAPE TOWN: BUS TERMINAL, OLD MARINE DRIVE ,CAPE TOWN STATION, 8001, CAPE TOWN: RAILWAY STATION, CAPE TOWN: TRAIN STATION,1 OLD MARINE DRIVE, CAPE TOWN, CAPE TOWN: Long Distance Bus Facility, Old Marine Drive. Moreover on arrival, get off the bus at EAST LONDON : Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), EAST LONDON WINDMILL, EAST LONDON (STATION): EAST LONDON STATION, STATION ST, QUIGNEY, EAST LONDON, 5201, EAST LONDON (WINDMILL): WINDMILL, 56 MARINE TERRACE, QUIGNEY, EAST LONDON, 5201, EAST LONDON: EAST LONDON TRAIN STATION, EAST LONDON WINDMILL: WINDMILL PARK, MOORE STREET, EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON STATION : Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station), EAST LONDON: TRAIN STATION, STATION STR ,EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON WINDMILL: WINDMILL MALL, 128 MOORE STR, EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON, EAST LONDON (STATION STR): Station street, next to Royal Hotel, EAST LONDON (WINDMILL MALL): Windmill Mall.
HOW TO GET TICKET REFUND ON Intercape, Makalala Transport, Eagle Liner, Intercity, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela, Ilula Bus?
expand_more- Note that companies have different policies regarding fare types and changes.
WHICH IS THE BEST WAY FOR BUS BOOKING?
expand_more- There are many different forms of acquiring a ticket. You can get your bus ticket online on Intercape, Makalala Transport, Eagle Liner, Intercity, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela, Ilula Bus. Alternatively, booking by phone or directly at the counter.
WHEN IS THE LAST BUS SCHEDULE TO East London?
expand_more- The last bus departure time from Cape Town is at 19:00.
HOW FAR IS East London FROM Cape Town?
expand_more- The bus traveling length from Cape Town to East London is around 16h 30m. APM advertise it has the fastest transportation from Cape Town. Selecting this company, you probably arrive in about 13h 20m in East London.
GET CHEAP BUS TICKETS FROM Cape Town TO East London WITH Intercape, Makalala Transport, Eagle Liner, Intercity, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela, Ilula Bus
expand_more- There is a total of 10 bus companies operating this trip. All Intercape, Makalala Transport, Eagle Liner, Intercity, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela, Ilula Bus have together a total of 61 bus schedules. 10 service offers have different bus tickets prices and time. Compare all bus fares which vary according to comfort, ticket promotions, and availability. Check customers 3423 reviews for Intercape, Makalala Transport, Eagle Liner, Intercity, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela, Ilula Bus. User trip reviews best describe Intercape, Makalala Transport, Eagle Liner, Intercity, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela, Ilula Bus bus services. Bus services relates to bus quality, punctuality, cleanliness, and staff behavior. This is a useful information to search and compare bus ticket prices. Booking bus tickets online in advance is the best advice to find cheap tickets to East London.
WHAT IS THE BUS ROUTE TO East London FROM Cape Town?
expand_more- On average, find 61 daily schedules to East London from Cape Town. Usually are 427 departures every week on this bus route. On peak seasons bus companies may increase the number of available buses. The company Intercape have the East London route largest fleet. It is an average of 42 bus times every day. And 1260 bus trips every month.
WHEN IS THE FIRST BUS TIME FROM Cape Town TO East London?
expand_more- The first bus to East London is at 06:00. May happen that the bus time vary during weekdays and holidays.
BUS TICKET PRICES FROM Cape Town TO East London?
expand_more- Bus prices to East London costs between R400 to ZAR 750.00 each seat. Eldo Coaches has the cheap bus tickets prices for R400. This bus route leaves at 18:00 from CAPE TOWN : Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station), CAPE TOWN, CAPE TOWN: BUS TERMINAL, OLD MARINE DRIVE ,CAPE TOWN STATION, 8001, CAPE TOWN: RAILWAY STATION, CAPE TOWN: TRAIN STATION,1 OLD MARINE DRIVE, CAPE TOWN, CAPE TOWN: Long Distance Bus Facility, Old Marine Drive. On the contrary, the bus leaving at 18:40 have the most expensive ticket fare to East London. This bus price from Cape Town costs about ZAR 750.00. The bus fares can vary from onboard bus services, daily promotions and bus seats availability.
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