Bus Tickets from Cape Town to East London

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Cheap buses leaving today

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: East London
    Destination location: 90 Moore Street
    Operated by: APMWCAPMWC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bus Station - Civic Centre
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: East London
    Destination location: EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
    Operated by: Jacobs CoachesJacobs Coaches
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: East London
    Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: East London
    Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: East London
    Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cape Town to East London

Average PriceUS$22 - US$79Average Duration16h 5m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average PriceUS$36 - US$62Average Duration15h 45m
27kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cape Town to East London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46bus per day
16h 5mAverage Duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cape Town to East London: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$39
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 5m
Number of daily buses46
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance886 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Cape Town to East London Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - East London

  1. What is the travel distance from Cape Town to East London?

    The distance covered from Cape Town to East London is 887 km (550 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to East London?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station - Civic Centre, in Cape Town, and end it at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), in East London.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-29
US$23
07-30
US$20
Today
US$22
08-01
US$20
08-02
US$20
08-03
US$20
08-04
US$20
08-05
US$20
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to East London was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of US$20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to East London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$75 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$20 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually MAINLINER 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cape Town to East London will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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