What's the distance between Aliwal North and Mthatha by coach?

The distance between Aliwal North and Mthatha by coach is approximately 138 miles (222 km).

What is the best way to go from Aliwal North to Mthatha without a car?

You can travel to Mthatha from Aliwal North by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Aliwal North to Mthatha from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Aliwal North to Mthatha on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 5m	09:40	Umtata Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:50	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	5h 25m	09:15	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	02:05	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	09:00	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
Bus	01:35	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	5h 45m	07:20	Umtata Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 15m	09:50	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	No tags

Next departures from Aliwal North to Mthatha on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 5m	09:40	Umtata Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:50	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	5h 25m	09:15	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	02:05	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	09:00	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
Bus	01:35	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	5h 45m	07:20	Umtata Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 15m	09:50	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	No tags

Next departures from Aliwal North to Mthatha on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 5m	09:40	Umtata Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:50	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	5h 25m	09:15	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	02:05	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	09:00	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
Bus	01:35	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	5h 45m	07:20	Umtata Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 15m	09:50	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	No tags

Next departures from Aliwal North to Mthatha on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:55	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 50m	10:45	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	04:35	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 5m	09:40	Umtata Station	Fastest
Bus	03:50	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	5h 25m	09:15	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	02:05	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	09:00	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
Bus	01:35	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	5h 45m	07:20	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures from Aliwal North to Mthatha on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:55	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 50m	10:45	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	04:35	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 5m	09:40	Umtata Station	Fastest
Bus	03:50	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	5h 25m	09:15	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	02:05	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	09:00	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
Bus	01:35	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	5h 45m	07:20	Umtata Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:23 SAST.

Get from Aliwal North to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

5h 45mAverage duration

136 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,839 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to customer reviews, the bus service has received positive feedback regarding its overall quality. However, there have been complaints about delays and detours during trips to Mthatha via Butterworth instead of R61. Additionally, customers mentioned long waiting times for police escorts in Queenstown.

Intercape Aliwal North Mthatha recent customer reviews

Excellent. Only that the bus was supposed to reach Mthatha by 11h00, but it seemingly detoured to Butterworth and went to Mthatha via N2 instead of R61

Sindiswa G.

7 January 2023

Late on time, driver was driving reckless. He drove the bus while i was still standing walking to my seat at the back

Siphe S.

12 October 2020

The experience is quiet good and always

Lebu L.

7 April 2025

Eagle Liner

3/510,253 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 10253 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 Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at £19

Eagle Liner Aliwal North Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was a whole hour late. No communication to alert the travelers. The cell number they have on google went straight to VM. Their system was not updated and therefore couldn’t see my ticket in their list. It was cold. It was noisy. The whole experience was just traumatic.

Ata Bishr N.

26 March 2025

Bus was late by 1 hour and there was no communication or what so ever to inform one about the late bus. There office lines were closed instead of being 24 hours

Sinobom L.

4 October 2023

The bus was super late.

Sbongakonke Innocent D.

9 April 2025

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,851 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.3

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Makalala Transport

3/5224 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi1.2

Nobles

2/555 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi0.6

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Where are the popular stops in Aliwal North and Mthatha?

Stops in Aliwal North

A - Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Aliwal North to Mthatha

What's the distance between Aliwal North and Mthatha by coach?
The distance between Aliwal North and Mthatha by coach is approximately 138 miles (222 km).
What is the best way to go from Aliwal North to Mthatha without a car?
You can travel to Mthatha from Aliwal North by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£16

17/11

£16

Today

£18

19/11

£18

20/11

£18

21/11

£23

22/11

£24

23/11

£20

The cheapest trip from Aliwal North to Mthatha was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £35 for a bus ticket from Aliwal North to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-11-19.

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.