Next departures for Cape Town to East London on August 11
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Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
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Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
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Next departures for Cape Town to East London on August 12
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Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
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Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
East London (Windmill Mall)
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Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive
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Next departures for Cape Town to East London on August 13
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Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
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Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
East London (Windmill Mall)
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East London (Windmill Mall)
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Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive
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Next departures for Cape Town to East London on August 14
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Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
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Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
East London (Windmill Mall)
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Next departures for Cape Town to East London on August 15
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Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
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Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
East London (Windmill Mall)
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Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
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Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive
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Next departures for Cape Town to East London on August 16
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Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
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Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
East London (Windmill Mall)
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East London (Windmill Mall)
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Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive
East London Windmill Park
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Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
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Next departures for Cape Town to East London on August 17
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Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
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Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
East London (Windmill Mall)
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Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
East London (Windmill Mall)
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Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
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East London Windmill Park
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Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
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Compare 2 ways to go from Cape Town to East London
We recommend taking the shuttle
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Shuttle stands out as a good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Many users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting clean and comfortable buses, friendly and professional drivers, timely arrivals, and a pleasant travel atmosphere. However, some reviews mention occasional delays in arrival times or issues like cold air conditioning throughout trips. Overall satisfaction remains high among travelers who appreciate the reliable service provided.
Intercape Budgetliner Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
The service was very poor, no communication, instead of 12:20pm arrival time we arried 15:30pm, with no communication, we where never told the car was leaking diesel, the driver made very bad communication asking me a hate question for when im i living to my country when i asked him to reduce the heater abit because i was seating next to it. I was very uncomfortable. Unprofessional manner.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bertha B.
The bus got stuck in Gqeberha and we had to wait there. We travelled more than 20 hours
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unezimvu B.
The seats are very comfortable, that's why I slept very well in the bus.The drivers were also very friendly and respectful
Passengers generally appreciated the timely arrivals, friendly and professional drivers, as well as clean and comfortable buses. However, there were some concerns about unpleasant odors from toilets and occasional issues with charging stations. Despite these minor inconveniences, many travelers expressed satisfaction with their overall experience due to the courteous service provided by the staff.
Intercity Xpress Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
Intercity express is the worst but ever. Close to 24 hours stuck on the road and we could see other intercity express busses empty but no help.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sohluma R.
When I entered the bus, there was this awful smell of urine and imagine we're still in Cape Town going to East London. The smell became stronger on the seats and the white doylies on the headrest were dirty. Either than that the driver's drove beautifully and we arrived on time. They were so respectful and communicated each and every stop. Big ups to those old man.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Asithandile Benedictor L.
The service was good, but the people at the back were putting music in their phones without headsets and I struggled to sleep, there was no monitoring concerning that matter.
Many users appreciated the safety and comfort of their bus journeys, with some mentioning that buses were on time. However, there are consistent reports about delays in arrival times and concerns regarding driver behavior towards passengers. Additionally, issues related to luggage charges have been noted by several travelers as a point of contention.
APMWC Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
The bus it's self was In a bad condition the windows was broken the was air coming
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sinethemba N.
It is the most unreliable bus I have ever gotten on. The driver was a nightmare that had no single concern for commuters. He once expressed at some point that he was even willing to get into a physical fight with us.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bhekithemba N.
The bus left me at the bus station I did n pi t travel. When I went to tell the other apm bus driver that we're there they just looked at me crying and said they can't help... I'm very disappointed and my money was wasted, I am never booking that bus again
Eagle Liner receives praise for its friendly and accommodating drivers, with many users noting the comfortable and clean buses. Passengers appreciate arriving earlier than expected. However, some reviews mention an unpleasant smell from the toilet and a cold draft due to an open window or emergency door during their journey.
Eagle Liner Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
It was very bad the driver was so rude he even stopped the bus and asked us to come and drive when we complained about the way he was overtaking.The bus was not clean it was stinking and there was a cold air that was entering at the back
1.0 out of 5 stars
Asemahle G.
Friendly drivers, nice driving arrival before time, everything was perfect for me and was first time with Eagle Liner definitely I will use again thanks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nomvuyelelo N.
There's nothing I didn't enjoy it was clean and the drivers were accomodative the only that made the bus cold was that there was an open window/emergency door , do I'd recommend they check everything before letting people in otherwise it was warm and safe I got home earlier than the estimated time , thank you eagliner💋🤣
According to user feedback, the drivers are attentive and punctual in their duties. However, there have been mentions of buses lacking charging slots and instances where departure times were not adhered to as scheduled.
Flexi City Connect Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
Bus did not arrive at all. Tried to call the number for Flexi City Connect, but there was no reply. I could not get an alternative bus to East London, as it was already after 19:00. Very, very dissatisfied. Would not book with Flexi City Connect ever again.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Msondezi K.
I didn't enjoy anything their services are very poor from organizers to drivers they are rude to passengers
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nokulunga N.
I had such a terrible traumatic experience,I paid my laguage online,they threatened to leave me ,caused a scene ,threatened to shoot me because I stood up for my self,what a rude and unprofessional starf
Users have shared positive feedback about their travel experiences, highlighting the safety of the trips and praising the drivers for their kindness and customer service skills. However, there were mentions of delays in departure times from Cape Town station, with some users expressing a desire for more punctuality.
Delta Coaches Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
The bus was suppose to live at 6pm but got deleted we stood the for an hour no explanation no nothing
1.0 out of 5 stars
Akhona B.
The service was poor, got over charged for my 1 suitcase, the bus had no heater and it was extremely late.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Thandile M.
1.The toilet was locked the driver says it's blocked and he didn't stop to give us a break to go and pee , when we ask him to stop for us at garage he always stop on the road so that we can pee on the ground
2.The bus was very cold no heater when we ask he ignore us no explanation
3.The bus arrived late on my destination, because we wasted time in Queens town they where doing swap and change with other bus after we waited for a long time for only God knows why because the people of swap where already inside, until we complain that's when we left
So all in all my trip was horrible and the driver was rude because some of the things he should have explain to us not ignore us
Users have shared positive feedback about the professional and respectful drivers, timely arrivals, comfortable seats with charging facilities, and clean buses. However, some mentioned discomfort due to overly inclined seats or temperature issues like cold air conditioning or excessive heat at the back of the bus. Additionally, there were concerns regarding disturbances from other passengers during trips. Overall satisfaction remains high despite these minor inconveniences.
Greyhound Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
The bus was just in a terrible state they were cockroaches which was very disturbing
2.0 out of 5 stars
Amanda S.
Enjoyed the drive,Drivers are professional, respectful however the seat of the client infront of me was too inclined and she did not want to tilt forward a bit ,saying her comfort will be compromised while mine was infringed, there fore was squashed the whole 16hours from Cape Town To East London
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mpume M.
I loved the fact that the bus was early at pickup point. I didn't like the fact that the bus was cold through out the night.
Big Sky bus services have received positive feedback for their comfortable and clean buses, as well as friendly and professional drivers who ensure a smooth ride. However, some users reported delays in departure times without prior communication. Despite this issue, the overall experience remains satisfying with timely arrivals at destinations.
Big Sky Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
My experience with Big Sky was generally positive. I appreciated the friendly and communicative drivers, who made the journey enjoyable.
The driving itself was smooth, and I liked the bus features, especially the air conditioning, which worked well throughout the trip.
However, I was disappointed with the delay. The bus was scheduled to arrive at 19:30 and depart at 19:45, but it was delayed until 20:45 without any prior communication. This lack of updates was frustrating.
Overall, I enjoyed the ride and look forward to seeing improvements in communication for future trips.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mlungiseleli M.
Sits of the bus are too small and there's no space in front of the chairs to relax your feet. And the bus was late we were not notified.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Noxolo N.
Overall journey was good but departure was an hour delayed from projected time of 19:00
Based on 566 reviews, the company was rated 1.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Wez We Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $51
Wez We Coaches Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
We slept in the station waiting for a bus that was supposed to arrive at 7 pm it arrived at 11am still on the way, the attitude they gave us 😩,
Poor service windows are not closing properly
I will never recommend this bus to anyone
I know it’s cheap but don’t
1.0 out of 5 stars
Asive M.
Horrible,Very poor service. The bus cold and old there is no air on no charging ports they don't even respect time
1.0 out of 5 stars
Xasumzi Q.
The bus didn’t come,I want my money I waited until it was dark I had to go home
Based on 329 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Badela ticket prices on this trip start at $56
BADELA Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
I enjoyed my trip staff treated us very well .I will definetely travel with Badela bus again.thanks keep up the good work.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lukhona N.
The first bus got stuck at worster and we had to wait for another bus to come from cape town. The bus arrived with people leaving others without chairs. The bus was leaking and we arrived wet at our destination with our luggage wet
Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting that the drivers were friendly and provided good driving. Additionally, they appreciated that the buses were on time.
JACOBSCOACHES Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
there's no order and they don't care much about the passengers first driver ran away on Friday night saying he doesn't know way out of Cape Town to East London left us stranded. I'm so disappointed in them I don't wish anyone to experience what I've experienced 😭😭
1.0 out of 5 stars
Kwanele M.
The trip was very bad, got stuck for hours and hours we missed out on things we were actually traveling for, shuttles arrived late and they never wanted to deliver us to our homes because of their bus being stuck and shuttles arrived late, we couldn’t find taxi’s going home. I’m very much disappointed 😢.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Asemahle R.
We had to switched busses in Graaff Reinett and then then people were moving out of the bus while my partner and I didn't know what was happening. Then we got seats at the back of the bus which was absolutely disgusting cause every time the toilet was flushed the smell was horrendous making me sick to my stomach and the USB charging points was not working at all.
Based on 298 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Makalala Transport ticket prices on this trip start at $71
According to multiple reviews, ilulabus provides a pleasant trip experience. However, some customers express dissatisfaction with poor service and significant delays of up to 8 hours.
ilulaBus Cape Town East London recent customer reviews
Very very poor service 😡my trip was suppose to be 6pm, it left too hours late. Departure was 8:40am but at 15pm am still far away to get to my departure. The drivers who do not know the route with assistant who claims he's not uLula employee. Very dissatisfactry service I would never refer or recommend it to anyone. Worst trip experience I have had ever
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sekelwa N.
The bus was supposed to depart at 8 but it departed at 8. The drivers were using GPS for directions which delayed us. I was supposed to have arrived at 9:30 only to arrive at 3pm. Never again will I book Ilula bus.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nomzamo M.
I didn't enjoy anything. The bus was supposed to leave at 6pm in cape town and it left at 00:00. The but kept on stopping on the way as it kept on breaking down and a bus that was meant to arrive at 09:00 in east london arrived at 23:30. They didn't even arrange transport for us to cover the inconvenience.
Based on 3 reviews, the company was rated 2.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the ticket access. Chilwans Express ticket prices on this trip start at $49
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to East London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to East London start from $34. The average price for this route is around $66. 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 Cape Town to East London?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to East London is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 878 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 15m and is operated by Badela.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to East London route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to East London?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to East London at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to East London?
A bus trip from Cape Town to East London generates an estimated 21.942725 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 Cape Town 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 49457 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to East London?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Chilwans Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to East London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Badela, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
08-09
$52
08-10
$47
Today
$32
08-12
$33
08-13
$35
08-14
$32
08-15
$32
08-16
$32
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to East London was searched and found on Aug 11, 2026 with a price of $32
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 $32 to $77 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 $32 which is on 2026-08-14.
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.