Next departures for Grahamstown to East London on November 23
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
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Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
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Next departures for Grahamstown to East London on November 26
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
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Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)
East London Windmill Park
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Compare 2 ways to go from Grahamstown 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 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about being put on the wrong bus and not reaching the intended destination. Some customers also mentioned that they missed flights due to delays. Suggestions were made for improved arrival times and better communication with passengers regarding delays or bus changeovers.
Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown East London recent customer reviews
Theres nothing to enjoy the bus broke down and i had a flight in an hour but nobody assisted me so I ended up misssing the flight, my R500 gone for the trip less than an hour💔
1 out of 5 stars
Namiswa B.
I was disappointed with how slow the driver was driving. The bus was dirty, empty bottles lying in the passage.
1 out of 5 stars
Sakhumzi M.
2 hours delay waiting outdoors in the rain, exposed to criminals at night was not a good experience at all. Call centre doesn't communicate the possible delays. Their service is pathetic to be frank
Based on 10994 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 $31
Based on 2726 reviews, the company was rated 2 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 $29
Based on 10296 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 $35
Eagle Liner Grahamstown East London recent customer reviews
The bus came late and we had to stand in the cold for an hour
Based on 9143 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. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $28
Based on 3024 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 $32
Big Sky Grahamstown East London recent customer reviews
Horrible experience, the bus was an hour late. No communication or whatsoever from Big Sky. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone
Based on 817 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. ilulaBus ticket prices on this trip start at $26
Based on 3862 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $35
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to East London by bus
What is the travel distance from Grahamstown to East London?
The distance between Grahamstown and East London is approximately 133 km (83 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grahamstown to East London?
Buses departing from The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street in Grahamstown will take you to Railway Station in East London.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-21
$43
11-22
$65
Today
$77
11-24
No data
11-25
$30
11-26
$30
11-27
$32
11-28
$29
The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to East London was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $29
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grahamstown to East London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $29 to $121 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-28.
Usually Big Sky 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.