Bus from Queenstown, ZA to East London: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Queenstown to East London on December 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Eagle LinerBus
Queenstown (Sasol Garage)
Railway StationCheapest
Intercity XpressBus
Queenstown (Sasol Garage)
Railway StationFastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)No tags
NoblesBus
    Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.
    50 Station Street - East LondonNo tags
    BadelaBus
      QUEENSTOWN
      56 Moore St, Windmill ParkNo tags

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      Compare 2 ways to go from Queenstown to East London

      We recommend taking the bus

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      25bus per day
      3h 15mAverage Duration
      158 kmDistance
      4kgCO₂ emissions
      Average Price$27 - $119Average Duration3h 15m
      4kg CO₂e
      Shuttle
      Average Price$36 - $133Average Duration3h 5m
      5kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling from Queenstown, ZA to East London by bus

      Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

      1. How much is the bus ticket from Queenstown to East London?

        The cheapest bus tickets from Queenstown to East London start from $27. The average price for this route is around $37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

      2. How long is the bus ride from Queenstown to East London?

        The average bus travel time from Queenstown to East London is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 158 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.

      3. Which bus companies service the Queenstown to East London route?

        Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Wez We Coaches, Big Sky, Delta Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Greyhound South Africa, Badela, Nobles, Citilink, Chilwans Express, ilulaBus.

      4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Queenstown to East London?

        The earliest bus departs from Queenstown to East London at 3:55am. And the latest bus departs at 8:10am.

      5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Queenstown to East London?

        A bus trip from Queenstown to East London generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

      6. What is the best bus company from Queenstown to East London?

        According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

      7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Queenstown to East London?

        Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

      8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Queenstown to East London?

        According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

      9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Queenstown to East London?

        According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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
      12-05
      $30
      12-06
      $30
      Today
      $35
      12-08
      $31
      12-09
      $30
      12-10
      $30
      12-11
      $31
      12-12
      $31
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Queenstown, ZA to East London was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $30

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

      You can expect to pay from $30 to $133 for a bus ticket from Queenstown, ZA to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-12-09.

      Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.

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