The cheapest buses from Cape Town to East London

Cheapest

R450

Average

R595
The 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 R595 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only R450.
Journey Summary

Journey Summary

Cape Town to East London bus information

timelapseAvg. bus duration16h 34m
attach_moneyBus ticket priceR450
place Bus depart fromCape Town
pin_drop Bus arrive inEast London
directions_transit Bus companiesIntercape, Intercity, Eagle Liner, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela

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?

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  • 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: 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. Moreover on arrival, get off the bus at EAST LONDON : Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), 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 WINDMILL.
  • HOW TO GET TICKET REFUND ON Intercape, Intercity, Eagle Liner, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela?

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  • Note that companies have different policies regarding fare types and changes.
  • WHICH IS THE BEST WAY FOR BUS BOOKING?

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  • There are many different forms of acquiring a ticket. You can get your bus ticket online on Intercape, Intercity, Eagle Liner, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela. Alternatively, booking by phone or directly at the counter.
  • WHEN IS THE LAST BUS SCHEDULE TO East London?

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  • The last bus departure time from Cape Town is at 19:00.
  • HOW FAR IS East London FROM Cape Town?

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  • The bus traveling length from Cape Town to East London is around 16h 34m. 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, Intercity, Eagle Liner, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela

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  • There is a total of 8 bus companies operating this trip. All Intercape, Intercity, Eagle Liner, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela have together a total of 60 bus schedules. 8 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, Intercity, Eagle Liner, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela. User trip reviews best describe Intercape, Intercity, Eagle Liner, APM, Eldo Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Chilwans Express, Badela 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?

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  • On average, find 60 daily schedules to East London from Cape Town. Usually are 420 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?

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  • 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?

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  • Bus prices to East London costs between R450 to ZAR 1000.00 each seat. APM has the cheap bus tickets prices for R450. This bus route leaves at 17:30 from CAPE TOWN : Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station), 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. On the contrary, the bus leaving at 19:00 have the most expensive ticket fare to East London. This bus price from Cape Town costs about ZAR 1000.00. The bus fares can vary from onboard bus services, daily promotions and bus seats availability.

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