What is the distance between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth?

The distance between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth is around 113 km (70 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, in Grahamstown, and end it at Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central), in Port Elizabeth.

Bus Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:40am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	1h 35m	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
8:05pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h	9:05pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
5:00am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	2h	7:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
5:35am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 30m	7:05am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
5:50am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	1h 45m	7:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:21 PM SAST.

Get from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1h 35mAverage Duration

114 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,598 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by Intercape. They mention that the personnel is awfully rude and lacks customer service training. Additionally, there are complaints about buses not adhering to schedule times. As a result of these negative experiences, some customers state that they will not be using the service again.

Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

I did not have a trip with interCape as i received an sms in the middle of the night saying my couch is delayed for an hour and a half, waited at the bus stop for more than 2 hours, still no bus!

Yasaar S.

February 5, 2024

The personel of Intercape needs customer service training. They are awfully rude. Not every passanger is a person that has no job or does not have a destination to go to. When I approach a person, I expect them to lesson to my question, answer it and if there is any additional questions, tend to it.

Clayton M.

April 10, 2023

The bus was supposed to arrive at 05:45 and I had to find other means of transportation to PE from Grahamstown because I'd miss my flight. When I called the intercape office I was told he bus would only arrive after 4 hours. I'm highly upset and when I asked to cancel my ticket, I was told I can't which made me even more upset.

Luthando M.

December 10, 2019

APM WC

2/52,669 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2669 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 $28

APMWC Grahamstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

Firstly bus was late with 2hrs secondly the bus left me while I went to the toilet. Bad first experience

Lonwabo M.

August 28, 2025

I enjoyed nothing. I had to get alternative transport as the bus was late and I was going to miss my flight had I waited longer

Nthebe M.

February 16, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,818 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

According to customer reviews, there are several negative experiences with the bus service. Customers complain about buses not arriving on time for pickup and experiencing significant delays during their trips. Additionally, there were instances where customers missed flights due to these delays and had to incur extra expenses for alternative transportation. It is important to note that no messages or notifications were received regarding the delays, causing frustration among passengers.

Intercity Xpress Grahamstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus left early. In spite of me being at the pick up 15 minutes early I still missed the bus. I have been phoning numerous numbers that either does not exist or go straight to voicemail. Even my email can't be delivered 😖.

Marlize W.

June 5, 2025

Nothing to enjoy as the bus was more than 2 hours late had to make alternate plans. Very unproffesional would never recomend their services, ever.

Stephan V.

December 5, 2024

bus never arrived,but then they lamed e d ay asnt at the stopwhen i was and i missed interview because of this incompetent bus company

Xavier S.

July 11, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,924 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,168 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10168 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at $34

Eagle Liner Grahamstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

it didnt even arrive, waited for hours but it did not arrive. I even arrived an hour early and left 3 hours late from the time it was supposed to arrive. very dissatisfied with the whole experience

Yandi N.

December 12, 2023

Bad bad bad. I missed my bus this morning because I did not get a sms to say that the bus I need to get on is intercity. I then missed my interview as well that I had to go for in PE @1

Kelly J.

August 29, 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,083 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9083 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 $31

Citiliner Plus Grahamstown Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The Driver was very friendly. Pleasant trip. The bus was 50 minutes late. It would be nice if passengers could be notified, instead of panicking whether the bus is coming or not. I had an appointment in PE from Grahamstown & made an appropriate time management booking. I had to call customer care.

Clayton M.

October 15, 2024

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,829 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

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Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)

B - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

C - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth by bus

What is the distance between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth?
The distance between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth is around 113 km (70 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, in Grahamstown, and end it at Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central), in Port Elizabeth.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-05

$28

11-06

$28

Today

$28

11-08

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11-09

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11-10

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11-11

$28

11-12

$28

The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $61 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-12.

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