What is the distance between Mthatha and Ashton?

The distance between Mthatha and Ashton is around 855 km (531 miles).

Bus Mthatha to Ashton from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Ashton on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h 55m	5:20pm	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	16h 10m	5:55am	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h 55m	5:20pm	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Umtata Station	16h 40m	5:55am	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h 55m	5:20pm	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:31 PM SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Ashton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

16h 55mAverage Duration

853 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/510,965 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercape

3.5/543,882 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Eagle Liner

3/510,264 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10264 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 $38

Eagle Liner Mthatha Ashton recent customer reviews

I was enjoy speed was okayh I didn’t enjoy toilet is not clean From mtata till Ashton bus had a strong smell please clean toilet before customers get in

Indiphile H.

July 23, 2025

I believe there should be reservations for people like me coming from rural areas

Bandile C.

April 2, 2023

APM WC

2/52,718 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to Ashton, ZA by bus

What is the distance between Mthatha and Ashton?
The distance between Mthatha and Ashton is around 855 km (531 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$44

11-18

$41

Today

$45

11-20

$47

11-21

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The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Ashton, ZA was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $91 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Ashton, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-20.