Find coaches from Cape Town to Margate, ZA

Next departures

Next departures from Cape Town to Margate on 14 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Mainliner + Intercity Xpress
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.Cheapest
Intercape Mainliner Express + Intercity Xpress
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.Fastest
Intercape Mainliner + Intercity Xpress
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.No tags
Intercape Mainliner + Intercity Xpress
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.No tags
Intercape Mainliner Express + Intercity Xpress
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.No tags

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Bus Cape Town to Margate, ZA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$48
Average bus trip duration22h 55m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure11:45
Distance718 miles
Latest bus departure19:15

Cape Town to Margate Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Margate, ZA

  1. What's the distance between Cape Town and Margate by coach?

    The distance between Cape Town and Margate by coach is approximately 731 miles (1179 km).

  2. How can I travel from Cape Town to Margate avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/10
US$34
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US$41
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Margate, ZA was searched and found on 11 Oct 2025 with a price of US$34

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 Margate, ZA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$70 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Margate, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$41, which is on 2025-10-16.

Usually FlixBus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cape Town to Margate.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cape Town to Margate, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cape Town to Margate that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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 Margate.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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