Bus from East London to Pretoria: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Pretoria on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
    Pretoria - Luxury Coach TerminalCheapest
    GreyhoundBus
    East London Windmill Park
    Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.Fastest
    Big SkyBus
      Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
      Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)No tags
      Intercape BudgetlinerBus
      Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
      Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)No tags
      GreyhoundBus
      East London Windmill Park
      Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.No tags

      Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:21 PM SAST.

      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.

      19bus per day
      15h 40mAverage Duration
      808 kmDistance
      20kgCO₂ emissions
      Average Price$28 - $130Average Duration15h 40m
      20kg CO₂e
      Shuttle
      Average Price$55 - $114Average Duration14h 55m
      25kg CO₂e

      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.

      1. 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.

      2. 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.

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

        Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Delta Coaches, Big Sky, Flexi City Connect, Jacobs Coaches, Milta Coaches.

      4. 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.

      5. 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.

      6. 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.

      7. 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.

      8. 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.

      9. 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.

      Best price found
      11-26
      $38
      11-27
      $71
      Today
      $61
      11-29
      $44
      11-30
      $50
      12-01
      $34
      12-02
      $34
      12-03
      $34
      busbud logoThe 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.

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