What is the distance between Mthatha and Port Shepstone?

The distance between Mthatha and Port Shepstone is approximately 186 km (115 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mthatha to Port Shepstone?

Buses departing from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City in Mthatha will take you to Port Shepstone in Port Shepstone.

Bus Mthatha to Port Shepstone from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Port Shepstone on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	4h 55m	8:40am	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	4h 35m	8:40am	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	Fastest
Bus	3:45am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	4h 55m	8:40am	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 10m	8:10pm	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Umtata Station	5h 20m	6:30pm	Port Shepstone - the Bedford, Bisset Str	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Port Shepstone on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 10m	8:10pm	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	4h 35m	8:40am	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	Fastest
Bus	3:45am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	4h 55m	8:40am	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 10m	8:10pm	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Umtata Station	5h 20m	6:30pm	Port Shepstone - the Bedford, Bisset Str	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Port Shepstone on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 10m	8:10pm	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	4h 35m	8:40am	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	Fastest
Bus	3:45am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	4h 55m	8:40am	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 10m	8:10pm	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Umtata Station	5h 20m	6:30pm	Port Shepstone - the Bedford, Bisset Str	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Port Shepstone on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 10m	8:10pm	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	4h 35m	8:40am	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	Fastest
Bus	3:45am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	4h 55m	8:40am	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 10m	8:10pm	Port Shepstone - Shell (LSC motors)	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Umtata Station	5h 20m	6:30pm	Port Shepstone - the Bedford, Bisset Str	No tags

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Get from Mthatha to Port Shepstone

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

5h 35mAverage Duration

186 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/510,947 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10947 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 $25

Intercity Xpress Mthatha Port Shepstone recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy anything I waited for 3hrs for the bus to arrive it arrived late

Sanele C.

March 21, 2025

Well it was'nt cold and the charger ports were working but it was late by almost two hours and thus arrived late with no way to help is with transport issue bake to our houses.

Lwazikazi S.

May 28, 2024

Firstly the bus came two hours late which is unacceptable,and we received no communication telling us it would be late, secondly it was a bus with full capacity that had no air-conditioning,that is not hygienic at all. The only consolation was that the driver was very kind and he drive well during the incliment weather

Danielle R.

March 28, 2024

Intercape

3.5/543,845 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to multiple reviews, customers are impressed with the nice and spacious seats. However, there have been complaints about delays and issues with disembarking at the correct stops. One customer mentioned being taken to a different destination and having difficulties getting off the bus. It is suggested that better checks should be implemented to ensure passengers can disembark at their intended stops.

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Port Shepstone recent customer reviews

It was very so unlikely bad due to the bus being untidy and it has papers and all the dirt on the floor and driver in bus 722 drives recklessly and his rude

Yonela M.

June 15, 2025

The bus was not punctual at all and the smell inside the bus wasn't pleasant either

Liyema M.

December 3, 2024

The bus was delayed by 2 hours, and then when it was my stop, ( Mathata to Port Shepstone) I was sleeping no-one woke me as it was 10pm, to disembark, the bus then proceeded to take me to Durban, when my boss tried to fetch me, he had to drive all the way to Toti before the bus would let me off. I Was supposed to disembark in Port Shepstone. Why do they not do checks to see who needs to disembark at what stops,

Francois M.

June 15, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/53,002 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

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Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Port Shepstone?

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Stops in Port Shepstone

A - Port Shepstone

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to Port Shepstone by bus

What is the distance between Mthatha and Port Shepstone?
The distance between Mthatha and Port Shepstone is approximately 186 km (115 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mthatha to Port Shepstone?
Buses departing from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City in Mthatha will take you to Port Shepstone in Port Shepstone.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$35

11-17

$51

Today

$38

11-19

$38

11-20

$51

11-21

$49

11-22

$49

11-23

$58

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Port Shepstone was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $102 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Port Shepstone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Intercity Xpress, 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.