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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Pop Inn Liquor Store (R63 & Stringfellow St) | EAST LONDON WINDMILL | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Pop Inn Liquor Store (R63 & Stringfellow St) | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Stringfellow Street | EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Pop Inn Liquor Store (R63 & Stringfellow St) | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Pop Inn Liquor Store (R63 & Stringfellow St) | East London (Station) - 20 Station St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200 | No tags |
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Get from Adelaide to East London
The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Adelaide, ZA to East London by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Adelaide to East London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Adelaide to East London start from $45. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Adelaide to East London?
The average bus travel time from Adelaide to East London is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 156 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by Mini Mobile.
Which bus companies service the Adelaide to East London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Jacobs Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Badela, Mini Mobile, BM Tours.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Adelaide to East London?
The earliest bus departs from Adelaide to East London at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 6:35am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Adelaide to East London?
A bus trip from Adelaide to East London generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Adelaide to East London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Adelaide to East London?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Adelaide to East London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Adelaide to East London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Adelaide, ZA to East London was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $52To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Adelaide, ZA to East London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $52 to $80 for a bus ticket from Adelaide, ZA to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-12-05.
Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
