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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Butterworth | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Butterworth | Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Butterworth | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Butterworth | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines | East London Windmill Park | No tags |
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Get from Butterworth to East London
The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Butterworth and East London?
Stops in Butterworth
- A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
Stops in East London
- AEast London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
- B
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa - C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa - DWindmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Butterworth, ZA to East London
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Butterworth to East London?
The cheapest coach tickets from Butterworth to East London start from £11. The average price for this route is around £20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Butterworth to East London?
The average bus journey time from Butterworth to East London is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 49 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h and is operated by Makalala Transport.
Which bus companies service the Butterworth to East London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Flexi City Connect, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Badela, Makalala Transport, Mini Mobile, BM Tours.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Butterworth to East London?
The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to East London at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 17:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to East London?
A bus journey from Butterworth to East London produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Butterworth 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 3015 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth to East London?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Butterworth 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Butterworth 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.
The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to East London was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Butterworth, ZA to East London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £14 to £48 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-03.
Usually Intercity Xpress 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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