Next departures for East London to Pretoria on November 28
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Next departures for East London to Pretoria on November 29
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EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
Pretoria - Luxury Coach Terminal
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Next departures for East London to Pretoria on November 30
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East London (Station) - 20 Station St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200
Pretoria - Bosman Station, 177 Church Street, Pretoria, 0001
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Next departures for East London to Pretoria on December 1
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East London (Station) - 20 Station St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200
Pretoria - Bosman Station, 177 Church Street, Pretoria, 0001
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Next departures for East London to Pretoria on December 2
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East London (Station) - 20 Station St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200
Pretoria - Bosman Station, 177 Church Street, Pretoria, 0001
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Next departures for East London to Pretoria on December 3
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East London (Station) - 20 Station St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200
Pretoria - Bosman Station, 177 Church Street, Pretoria, 0001
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Next departures for East London to Pretoria on December 4
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East London (Station) - 20 Station St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200
Pretoria - Bosman Station, 177 Church Street, Pretoria, 0001
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Next departures for East London to Pretoria on December 5
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East London (Station) - 20 Station St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200
Pretoria - Bosman Station, 177 Church Street, Pretoria, 0001
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Pretoria
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pretoria. The journey takes about 15 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Intercape provides a generally comfortable and timely travel experience, with many users expressing satisfaction with the service. However, some reviews mention concerns such as staff needing better understanding of bus timetables and professionalism en route. Additionally, there were reports about cold temperatures inside buses without toilets or Wi-Fi connection issues on certain trips.
Intercape Mainliner East London Pretoria recent customer reviews
There's nothing that I enjoyed the bus was smelling so bad,there was cockroaches and it was very hot that time there's no windows the ac was trying but still and the charging cables was not working in the whole bus and not to state that instead of 9:30am I arrived at 12:00pm honestly I didn't enjoy anything.
2 out of 5 stars
Keabetswe M.
The bus is late more than 4hours,we were supposed to be in PTA by 9:25, but we are still on the road at 13:27
1 out of 5 stars
Patiswa B.
the drivers were ok but not nice. they were rude to some of the passengers and only helped after they realised they were not nice. the lady who was weighing the suitcases in East London windmill also seemed slightly rude.
Passengers have reported a comfortable travel experience with timely arrivals, which is appreciated. However, there are concerns about safety due to unauthorized passengers being allowed on board and the lack of announcements during bus changes. Additionally, some users mentioned issues like non-functioning air conditioning and broken chairs that need attention.
Greyhound East London Pretoria recent customer reviews
Very bad, the bus stopped in Midrand for a very long time, and the driver couldn’t even explain to the passengers why we weren’t moving .
The trip took us approximately 24hours. The worst experience ever
1 out of 5 stars
Tshephang R.
The seats are close together couldnt sleep my knees are hurting only one stop for a break toilets smell of pee
2 out of 5 stars
Bongani M.
I did not enjoy anything, the trip was terrible. We were notified on the last hour that we will be transported by a different coach from East London to Bloemfontein. The SGS coach was terrible, very uncomfortable with no fan. WORSE PART the bus was supposed to arrive in Pretoria at 06:45 and it ended up arriving after 09:00 which made my trip useless as I was way too late for my appointment.
Based on 2755 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $28
APMWC East London Pretoria recent customer reviews
The bus was great but they dropped me in johannesburg and refused to take me to pretoria after I paid to go to pretoria. They said the bus isnt going to pretoria
Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the friendly staff and comfortable journeys. Many appreciated that charging ports were functional throughout their trips. However, some mentioned concerns about fluctuating temperatures inside the bus and occasional changes in buses during travel. Overall, travelers enjoyed a pleasant experience with attentive service from drivers and crew members.
Eagle Liner East London Pretoria recent customer reviews
I really loved that the charging point were working and hate the temperature it would be really hot next thing, warm next, thing very cold. Why can't it remain warm all throughout
4 out of 5 stars
Kgothatso S.
The thing that i didn't enjoy is the part that the was no thing to charge the phone other than that i enjoy everything
5 out of 5 stars
Simvuyele M.
The bus was not meant for long distance as it did not even have armrests or charging ports as the ticket had indicated. There air-conditioning was not working and no-one to direct us which bus was going to Pretoria passengers had to chase around Eagle Liner officials as to which bus to get into.
Users have noted that the staff is friendly and professional, contributing to a positive experience. Punctuality has been highlighted as satisfactory by travelers. However, there are consistent mentions of non-functional charging ports on buses and concerns about cold temperatures during trips.
Intercity Xpress East London Pretoria recent customer reviews
The convenience of charging spot,and the comfortability of the bus,also taking breaks helped a lot
5 out of 5 stars
Yamkela N.
The bus driver was driving fast and bad and also he was not communicating with us the passengers, he could not even tell us the bus stops and tell us to have few minutes break and was rude and very rude to even shout me for wanting to go to the lady's room.
1 out of 5 stars
Zona D.
Punctuality, is one of the factors that satisfied me.
I still believe that students should get discounts😭
Users have expressed satisfaction with the punctuality of the service, noting that both departure and arrival times were as scheduled. The cleanliness of the bus was also highlighted positively. However, some users mentioned a lack of charging ports during their journey. Overall, travelers found their experience to be smooth and enjoyable.
Delta Coaches East London Pretoria recent customer reviews
Very bad i booked for my husband from east london to Pretoria they put him in a wrong bus right now he is strunded in Capetown rank and they are saying bus is full to give him a ticket to go back to East London they will give him Tommorow imagine i regret booking delta he is not the only one.
1 out of 5 stars
Rose K.
It was a terrible experience
The bus was with hour and there was no explanation or apology
1 out of 5 stars
Bangiswa M.
Am very much dissatisfied about your service, the buses doesn’t have a place to charge phone, the toilets was not functioning, they kept on changing us to one bus from another. It was really bad
Based on 3065 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $50
Big Sky East London Pretoria recent customer reviews
The bus was scheduled to arrive at 07:10 and ended up arriving just before 11:00
2 out of 5 stars
Bulelwa B.
The bus had a strong smell of urine due to a leaking toilet, which caused the urine to spread across the passage. While we understand this was an issue beyond the crew's control, a simple apology would have been appreciated and could have made a big difference
1 out of 5 stars
Robert M.
I didn't enjoy anything at all, bus broke down and there was no communication from the driver's ended up Arriving at my destination 3 hour's later. Reckless driving as well. Horrible journey
Based on 19 reviews, the company was rated 2.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Flexi City Connect ticket prices on this trip start at $28
Based on 89 reviews, the company was rated 2.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Jacobs Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $73
Milta Coaches offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $45. The quickest ride takes around 2575. Milta Coaches offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London to Pretoria 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 East London to Pretoria?
The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Pretoria start from $28. The average price for this route is around $53. 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 East London to Pretoria?
The average bus travel time from East London to Pretoria is 15h 40m, covering a distance of 808 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 30m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the East London to Pretoria route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from East London to Pretoria?
The earliest bus departs from East London to Pretoria at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Pretoria?
A bus trip from East London to Pretoria generates an estimated 20 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 East London to Pretoria?
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 East London to Pretoria?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from East London to Pretoria?
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 East London to Pretoria?
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.
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11-26
$38
11-27
$71
Today
$61
11-29
$44
11-30
$50
12-01
$34
12-02
$34
12-03
$34
The cheapest trip from East London to Pretoria was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $34
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 Pretoria, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $34 to $109 for a bus ticket from East London to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-12-01.
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.