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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines | EAST LONDON WINDMILL | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Butterworth | Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station) | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Butterworth | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Butterworth | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines | East London Windmill Park | No tags |
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Get from Butterworth to East London
The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Butterworth and East London?
Stops in Butterworth
- A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
Stops in East London
- AEast London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
- B
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa - C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa - DWindmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Butterworth, 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 Butterworth to East London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to East London start from $20. The average price for this route is around $37. 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 Butterworth to East London?
The average bus travel time from Butterworth to East London is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 79 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by Makalala Transport.
Which bus companies service the Butterworth to East London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Flexi City Connect, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Badela, Makalala Transport, Mini Mobile, BM Tours.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Butterworth to East London?
The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to East London at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to East London?
A bus trip from Butterworth to East London generates an estimated 2 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 Butterworth to East London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth 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 Butterworth to East London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Butterworth to East London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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 Butterworth, ZA to East London was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $26To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Butterworth, ZA to East London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $94 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-12-03.
Usually Big Sky, Intercity Xpress 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.
