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Based on 351 reviews, the company was rated 1.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at US$17.00
My trip was from East London to Bloemfontein from 16:35pm on Sunday afternoon to arrive in Bloemfontein at 00:30am Monday morning, the bus ended up arriving in Bloemfontein at 03:45am on Monday morning. They brought an old SMT bus instead of APM bus, with one driver and he was slumbering on the road because he was from Petermarisburg going to johannesburg driving alone,he was tired, the passengers were to stop him on the road and ask another passenger that was wearing Rea Vaya buses uniform and assist him with driving, I won't use APM buses anymore in my life,I had a very bad trip, How can the send one driver from PMB to Johannesburg via East London? Nobody can drive such long distance alone.
Based on 805 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 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 US$21.00
According to customer reviews, Intercape provides superb service and is highly appreciated. However, there are some concerns about faulty buses and delays in arrival times. Additionally, customers have mentioned uncomfortable experiences due to hard chairs on the bus. Despite these issues being mentioned in multiple reviews, overall satisfaction with the service remains positive.
It was absolutely amazing, they are so professional, the bus left on time, it very clean and comfortable including the toilets. I would recommend Intercape any day.
I had bad experience, booked bus on time and on departure we we told bus is late, until all intercity bus left nd at that time it was 3am, a new day at pick up point, we ended up demanding our money cause there was no bus but booked for one in advance
I love Intercape, last month I had a really good trip, last night we arrived way past our arrival time, close to two hours late.
According to customer reviews, there are several negative aspects mentioned about the bus service. Customers complain about late arrivals and delays, as well as uncomfortable buses with damaged charging ports. Additionally, some customers were disappointed to find out that there was no onboard toilet despite being told otherwise when they inquired. These issues seem consistent across multiple reviews and can be inconvenient for travelers.
It came in a right time but I was very disappointed the aircons was not working and it was a freezing night 😕
The bus had an engine problem then the drivers didn’t even bother to make as safe by telling us about the situation
They use old buses. The bus stuck in the middle of the road and then we had to wait for another bus to come and fetch us. We were 3 hours late for our arrival time.
According to multiple reviews, the service is comfortable and accommodating. However, some customers have expressed concerns about cockroaches on the bus, which they find unacceptable. Additionally, there are requests for better cleanliness and respect for punctuality from the company.
The chairs of the bus were old and uncomfortable, The price was way too high for my destination. Staff never bothers to update passengers about the trip, stops where passengers need to relieve themselves or any destination(intercom is needed please)
I would appreciate it if they kept the bus clean at all times and respect other peoples time.
Cockroaches all over the bus please that's so wrong n not fair
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| Daily Buses | 13 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 15:45 - 18:25 |
| Minimum Price | US$15 |
| Average Ticket Price | US$25 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 6h30m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 8h10m |
| Distance | 287 miles |
| Bus companies on this route | APM WC, Big Sky, Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress |
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
Railway StationWindmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
Windmill Mall37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
East London StationN1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South60 Park Rd, Willows, Tourist Centre, Park Road (next to Municipal Swimming Pool)
Bloemfontein Tourist Centren8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Engen Mangaung
The average bus ticket price from East London to Bloemfontein is US$25. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from East London to Bloemfontein 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 East London and Bloemfontein is around 8h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 287 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from East London to Bloemfontein can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from East London to Bloemfontein by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from East London to Bloemfontein, you can travel comfortably and safely with APM WC, Big Sky, Intercape.
Buses travelling between East London and Bloemfontein leave from Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) or Railway Station and arrive at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, Bloemfontein Tourist Centre, Engen Mangaung.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from East London to Bloemfontein as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$34 for a bus ticket from East London to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$17, which is on 2024-04-30.
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