Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Storms River (Total Garage) N2 | Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Storms River (Total Garage) N2 | Bellville - 8 Mabel St. | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Storms River (Total Garage) N2 | Bellville - 8 Mabel St. | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Storms River (Total Garage) N2 | Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Storms River (Total Garage) N2 | Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive | No tags |
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Get from Thornham to Cape Town
The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Thornham to Cape Town by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Thornham to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thornham to Cape Town start from $37. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Thornham to Cape Town?
The average bus travel time from Thornham to Cape Town is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 489 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Thornham to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Milta Coaches, APM WC.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Thornham to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Thornham to Cape Town at 9:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thornham to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Thornham to Cape Town generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Thornham to Cape Town?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercity Xpress, with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 11029 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Thornham to Cape Town?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Thornham to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Greyhound South Africa, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Thornham to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Greyhound South Africa, with a cleanliness rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Thornham to Cape Town was searched and found on Dec 5, 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 Thornham to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $35 to $82 for a bus ticket from Thornham to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-12-05.
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.
