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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 East London to Cape Town.
Bus service from East London to Cape Town will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.
Discover how much the bus trip from East London to Cape Town will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.
Bus service from East London to Cape Town are provided by Greyhound South Africa, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, ilulaBus, Intercape and Chilwans Express.
Buses leaving from East London to Cape Town will depart from East London Station, Intercape Office or Windmill Mall.
A bus ride to Cape Town will drop you off at Civic Centre, Bellville, Bellville, Bellville - Oakdale, Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station or Bus Station - Civic Centre.
| Daily Buses | 31 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 03:40 - 18:20 |
| Minimum Price | £28 |
| Average Ticket Price | £34 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 13h55m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 16h5m |
| Bus companies on this route | Greyhound South Africa, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, ilulaBus, Intercape, Chilwans Express |
The average bus ticket price from East London to Cape Town is £34. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from East London to Cape Town 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 Cape Town is around 16h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 550 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from East London to Cape Town can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from East London to Cape Town by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from East London to Cape Town, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner.
Buses travelling between East London and Cape Town leave from East London Station or Intercape Office and arrive at Civic Centre, Bellville, Bellville.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past departures.
The average bus ticket from East London to Cape Town costs around £33 for departures 7 days prior.
Over the last 90 days, ticket prices from East London to Cape Town vary and during peak season, ticket prices are around £47 while at other times, you can expect to pay around £26.
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 Cape Town, as early as possible. The best time to find and book cheap bus tickets is to book at least 7 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 East London to Cape Town but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from East London to Cape Town, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from East London to Cape Town 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 East London to Cape Town.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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