How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Cathcart?

The cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Cathcart start from £16. The average price for this route is around £23. 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 Cape Town to Cathcart?

The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Cathcart is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 515 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Cathcart route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from APM WC , Badela , Wez We Coaches , Jacobs Coaches , ilulaBus , Intercape , Big Sky , Chilwans Express .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Cathcart?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Cathcart at 11:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Cathcart?

A bus journey from Cape Town to Cathcart produces an estimated 21 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 Cape Town to Cathcart?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Badela , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 278 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Cathcart?

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 Cape Town to Cathcart?

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 Cape Town to Cathcart?

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.

Bus Cape Town to Cathcart from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Cape Town to Cathcart on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	13h 10m	08:25	Cathcart - Police Station, Carnavon Road	No tags
Bus	13:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	17h	06:00	F&J Enterprise Garage, Cathcart	No tags
Bus	13:30	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	17h 30m	07:00	F&J Enterprise Garage, Cathcart	No tags
Bus	19:00	Bus Station - Old Marine Drive	12h 20m	07:20	CATHCART - 22 Robinson St, Cathcart, 5310, South Africa	No tags
Bus	19:00	Cape Town	12h 20m	07:20	CATHCART - 22 Robinson St, Cathcart, 5310, South Africa	No tags

Get from Cape Town to Cathcart

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 45mAverage duration

515 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Cathcart?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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B
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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C
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Stops in Cathcart

A
Cathcart - Police Station, Carnavon Road
Police Station, Carnavon Road, Cathcart, 5310, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.5

Badela

3.5/5278 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2

Wez We Coaches

1.5/5565 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.7

Wi‑Fi0.4

Jacobs Coaches

2/5101 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1

ilulaBus

2/5825 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wi‑Fi0.3

Based on 825 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. ilulaBus ticket prices on this trip start at £32

ilulaBus Cape Town Cathcart recent customer reviews

They put us in a wrong bus and told us the bus is not going to cathcart it stops at queenstown and there is nothing they can do

Aneliswe K.

28 June 2024

The bus driver was rude and they didn’t drop us in the spot they were supposed to

Pumla N.

16 September 2023

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi1.5

Chilwans Express

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cape Town to Cathcart

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 Cape Town to Cathcart?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Cathcart start from £16. The average price for this route is around £23. 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 Cape Town to Cathcart?
The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Cathcart is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 515 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Cathcart route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from APM WC, Badela, Wez We Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, ilulaBus, Intercape, Big Sky, Chilwans Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Cathcart?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Cathcart at 11:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Cathcart?
A bus journey from Cape Town to Cathcart produces an estimated 21 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 Cape Town to Cathcart?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Badela, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 278 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Cathcart?
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 Cape Town to Cathcart?
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 Cape Town to Cathcart?
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.

Best price found

27/01

£16

28/01

£16

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£16

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31/01

£16

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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Cathcart was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 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 Cape Town to Cathcart as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £39 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Cathcart based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2026-01-31.