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Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Cape Town to East London.
We make sure you can find a bus service from Cape Town to East London from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.
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Bus service from Cape Town to East London are provided by Citiliner, Greyhound Mega Coach and Intercape.
Buses leaving from Cape Town to East London will depart from Civic Centre, Bellville, Bellville, Bellville - Oakdale, Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station, Bus Station - Civic Centre or Bus Station - Old Marine Drive.
A bus ride to East London will drop you off at East London Station or Intercape Office.
| Daily Buses | 68 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Minimum Price | £20 |
| Average Ticket Price | £28 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 13h50m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 16h15m |
| Bus companies on this route | Citiliner, Greyhound Mega Coach, Intercape |
The average bus ticket price from Cape Town to East London is £28. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cape Town to East London is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between Cape Town and East London is around 16h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 550 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Cape Town to East London can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 68 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cape Town to East London by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Cape Town to East London, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound Dreamliner, Greyhound Mega Coach, Greyhound Dreamliner.
Buses travelling between Cape Town and East London leave from Civic Centre or Bellville and arrive at East London Station, Intercape Office, Windmill Mall.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past departures.
The average bus ticket from Cape Town to East London costs around £11 for departures 15 days prior.
Over the last 350 days, ticket prices from Cape Town to East London vary and during peak season, ticket prices are around £31 while at other times, you can expect to pay around £15.
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 East London, as early as possible. The best time to find and book cheap bus tickets is to book at least 15 days in advance.
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cape Town to East London but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cape Town to East London, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cape Town to East London will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Cape Town to East London.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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