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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Durban Station (Coach terminus) | Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) | Astron Energy | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) | Astron Energy | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) | Astron Energy | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Durban (Beachfront) | Ladysmith - Caltex Guinea Fowl | No tags |
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Get from Durban to Ladysmith
The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Durban to Ladysmith, ZA
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 Durban to Ladysmith?
The cheapest coach tickets from Durban to Ladysmith start from £14. The average price for this route is around £19. 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 Durban to Ladysmith?
The average bus journey time from Durban to Ladysmith is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 118 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 15m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Durban to Ladysmith route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Durban to Ladysmith?
The earliest bus departs from Durban to Ladysmith at 07:15. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durban to Ladysmith?
A bus journey from Durban to Ladysmith produces an estimated 5 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 Durban to Ladysmith?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Durban to Ladysmith?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Durban to Ladysmith?
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 Durban to Ladysmith?
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.
The cheapest trip from Durban to Ladysmith, ZA was searched and found on 21 Feb 2026 with a price of £14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Durban to Ladysmith, ZA as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £14 to £34 for a bus ticket from Durban to Ladysmith, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2026-02-21.
