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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Smithfield | Umtata Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Smithfield | Shell Ultra City | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein) | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966 | Umtata Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein) | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | No tags |
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Get from Smithfield to Mthatha
The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Smithfield, ZA to Mthatha by bus
What is the distance between Smithfield and Mthatha?
It's about 265 km (164 miles) from Smithfield to Mthatha.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Smithfield to Mthatha?
Buses departing from Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein) in Smithfield will take you to Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City in Mthatha.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Smithfield, ZA to Mthatha was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $35To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Smithfield, ZA to Mthatha, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $35 to $64 for a bus ticket from Smithfield, ZA to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-20.
Usually Intercape 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.
