What's the distance between Carletonville and Kimberley by coach?

The distance between Carletonville and Kimberley by coach is approximately 230 miles (371 km).

How can I get from Carletonville to Kimberley without driving?

You can travel to Kimberley from Carletonville by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Carletonville to Kimberley from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Carletonville to Kimberley on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 55m	05:55	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	Cheapest
Bus	14:20	Carletonville (Engen Fochville, N12 Hwy)	4h 50m	19:10	Kimberley - Shell Ultra City, N12 Highway, Kimberley	Fastest
Bus	09:10	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	9h 10m	18:20	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	13:05	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 20m	19:25	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	14:10	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 40m	20:50	KIMBERLEY (TOURISM INFO CENTER) - Northside Tourism Information Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:51 SAST.

Get from Carletonville to Kimberley

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

6h 10mAverage duration

230 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Carletonville and Kimberley?

Stops in Carletonville

A
Carletonville
30 Kruis St, Fochville, 2515, South Africa
B
Total Garage
Total, 5333 Osmium St, Carletonville, 2499
C
Caltex Garage
Celtex, 78 Annan Rd, Carletonville, 2499

Stops in Kimberley

A
Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)
Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre),, Kimberley, 8300, South Africa
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Intercape

3.5/543,903 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to multiple reviews, the staff is excellent and goes out of their way to ensure the safety of passengers' baggage. However, there have been complaints about rude drivers who refuse restroom stops and late arrivals without explanation. Additionally, some customers have mentioned a terrible smell on board and a lack of functioning air conditioning, resulting in an unpleasant experience.

Intercape Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

Driver rood cirsing at people that want to go to a toilet . Vehicle late no reason,no rest stops

Renier R.

4 February 2023

Terrible smell, what aircon? Horrible experience.

Ruan N.

23 February 2023

Overall good

Herme V.

3 May 2022

Big Sky

3.5/53,012 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 3012 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at £15

Big Sky Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

The bus broke down just on the outskirts of Bloemhof and had to wait 3 and a half hour before the new bus arrived

Cornelia O.

2 November 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,975 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 10975 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at £20

Intercity Xpress Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

The bus came an hour late and no one explained the reason why

Given S.

21 September 2025

APM WC

2/52,719 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,137 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA

What's the distance between Carletonville and Kimberley by coach?
The distance between Carletonville and Kimberley by coach is approximately 230 miles (371 km).
How can I get from Carletonville to Kimberley without driving?
You can travel to Kimberley from Carletonville by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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20/11

£14

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£14

22/11

£17

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£14

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£14

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£17

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£17

The cheapest trip from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £43 for a bus ticket from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-24.

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.