What's the distance between Butterworth and Umzimkulu by coach?

The distance between Butterworth and Umzimkulu by coach is approximately 178 miles (287 km).

How can I get from Butterworth to Umzimkulu without driving?

You can travel to Umzimkulu from Butterworth by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Butterworth to Umzimkulu from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Butterworth to Umzimkulu on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:55	Butterworth	5h 45m	05:40	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Butterworth	5h 45m	05:40	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Butterworth	6h	08:05	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags
Bus	02:05	Butterworth	6h	08:05	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags
Bus	02:05	Butterworth	6h	08:05	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags

Next departures from Butterworth to Umzimkulu on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Butterworth	6h 50m	22:40	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Butterworth	5h 45m	05:40	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Butterworth	6h	08:05	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags
Bus	15:50	Butterworth	6h 50m	22:40	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	6h 55m	23:25	UMZIMKHULU - Total Garage, 726 Main St, Umzimkulu	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 16:37 SAST.

Get from Butterworth to Umzimkulu

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6hAverage duration

177 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,863 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,129 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53,004 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

APM WC

2/52,715 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Butterworth and Umzimkulu?

Stops in Butterworth

A - Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street

Stops in Umzimkulu

A - Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Butterworth, ZA to Umzimkulu

What's the distance between Butterworth and Umzimkulu by coach?
The distance between Butterworth and Umzimkulu by coach is approximately 178 miles (287 km).
How can I get from Butterworth to Umzimkulu without driving?
You can travel to Umzimkulu from Butterworth by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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

£20

Today

No data

19/11

No data

20/11

£27

21/11

£16

22/11

£26

23/11

£16

The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Umzimkulu was searched and found on 21 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 Butterworth, ZA to Umzimkulu as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £44 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Umzimkulu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-21.

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.