Bus from East London to Carletonville: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Carletonville on December 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape BudgetlinerBus
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)Cheapest
Intercape BudgetlinerBus
Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)Fastest
Intercape BudgetlinerBus
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)No tags
Intercape BudgetlinerBus
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)No tags
Intercape BudgetlinerBus
Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:22 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Carletonville

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carletonville. The journey takes about 17 hours, and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
17hAverage Duration
732 kmDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$48 - $89Average Duration17h
18kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average Price$56 - $116Average Duration14h 30m
23kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London to Carletonville by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from East London to Carletonville?

    The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Carletonville start from $48. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from East London to Carletonville?

    The average bus travel time from East London to Carletonville is 17h, covering a distance of 732 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.

  3. Which bus companies service the East London to Carletonville route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, ilulaBus, Intercity Xpress, Delta Coaches, Greyhound South Africa.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from East London to Carletonville?

    The earliest bus departs from East London to Carletonville at 2:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 2:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Carletonville?

    A bus trip from East London to Carletonville generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from East London to Carletonville?

    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.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Carletonville?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from East London to Carletonville?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London to Carletonville?

    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.

Best price found
12-02
$59
12-03
$59
Today
$56
12-05
$57
12-06
$55
12-07
$57
12-08
$55
12-09
$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from East London to Carletonville was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $66 for a bus ticket from East London to Carletonville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-12-06.

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