How much is the bus ticket from East London to Welkom?

The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Welkom start from $32. The average price for this route is around $51. 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 Welkom?

The average bus travel time from East London to Welkom is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 572 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 45m and is operated by Eagle Liner .

Which bus companies service the East London to Welkom route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Greyhound South Africa , Milta Coaches , APM WC .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from East London to Welkom?

The earliest bus departs from East London to Welkom at 11:20am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Welkom?

A bus trip from East London to Welkom generates an estimated 14 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 Welkom?

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 43907 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Welkom?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from East London to Welkom?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London to Welkom?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus East London to Welkom from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Welkom on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	East London Windmill Park	9h 55m	1:55am	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	East London Windmill Park	9h 55m	1:55am	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Welkom

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Welkom. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

10h 20mAverage Duration

572 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $99	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$55 - $125	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in East London and Welkom?

Stops in East London

A
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
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C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Stops in Welkom

A
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), Welkom, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,099 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to the users, Intercape provides an excellent travel experience with skilled drivers ensuring a smooth ride. The positive feedback highlights that this bus service is well-suited for their journeys, making it a preferred choice among travelers.

Intercape Budgetliner East London Welkom recent customer reviews

There was confusion with the embarking. Was told bus 8116. The bus arrived and a few people was sent to different busses. Eventually it was the right bus and just needed to be cleaned. The ladies working in the office was awesome 👌.

Gert O.

November 25, 2025

I enjoyed the drivers skills,exellent smooth ride,thanks.

Andre S.

September 15, 2025

heat inside

Nomakhaya S.

July 18, 2023

Eagle Liner

3/510,349 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10349 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at $32

Eagle Liner East London Welkom recent customer reviews

The driver were rude to me, there is no toilet on the bus, they fave me the wrong bag

Joey S.

December 17, 2024

The drivers were rude

Mpho M.

October 13, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,055 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 11055 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $32

Intercity Xpress East London Welkom recent customer reviews

The heaters where not working and the whole journey was just a cold winter but the stuff was too helpful on everything and kind

Lindokuhle M.

March 11, 2024

The bus overheated after 100km the bus left East London and the drivers didn't communicate on what was wrong with the bus. The bus delayed me woth 2 hours.

Zizipho N.

September 9, 2023

The first bus broke and the seconded bus also had lights issues and toilets stinks through out the trip.

Mpoetsi M.

August 24, 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,168 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Milta Coaches

APM WC

2/52,756 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London to Welkom 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 Welkom?
The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Welkom start from $32. The average price for this route is around $51. 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 Welkom?
The average bus travel time from East London to Welkom is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 572 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 45m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the East London to Welkom route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Milta Coaches, APM WC.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from East London to Welkom?
The earliest bus departs from East London to Welkom at 11:20am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Welkom?
A bus trip from East London to Welkom generates an estimated 14 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 Welkom?
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 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Welkom?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from East London to Welkom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London to Welkom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

11-27

$69

11-28

$96

Today

$78

11-30

$87

12-01

$66

12-02

$42

12-03

$42

12-04

$34

The cheapest trip from East London to Welkom was searched and found on Dec 4, 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 Welkom, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $117 for a bus ticket from East London to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-12-04.