Bus from East London to Johannesburg: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from East London to Johannesburg on 14 August
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Freeway CoachesBus
East London (Windmill Mall)
Johannesburg (Park Station)CheapestFastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
East London (Windmill Mall)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)No tags
GreyhoundBus
East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.No tags
Intercity XpressBus
Railway Station
Johannesburg (Park Station)No tags
Eagle LinerBus
Railway Station
Johannesburg (Park Station)No tags
Delta CoachesBus
Train Station East London
Johannesburg (Park Station)No tags
APMWCBus
EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
Johannesburg (Park Station)No tags
Freeway CoachesBus
East London (Windmill Mall)
Johannesburg (Park Station)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:52 SAST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from East London to Johannesburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
13h 45mAverage duration
470 milesDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£18 - £84Average duration13h 45m
19kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average price£34 - £62Average duration15h 45m
23kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from East London to Johannesburg

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg?

    The cheapest coach tickets from East London to Johannesburg start from £18. The average price for this route is around £27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from East London to Johannesburg?

    The average bus journey time from East London to Johannesburg is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 470 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 20m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.

  3. Which bus companies service the East London to Johannesburg route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Freeway Coaches, Hope Diamond Transport, Greyhound South Africa, Citilink, Delta Coaches, LL Vaya Africa, Big Sky, Flexi City Connect, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Milta Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Atlantic.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Johannesburg?

    The earliest bus departs from East London to Johannesburg at 13:55. And the latest bus departs at 17:45.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Johannesburg?

    A bus journey from East London to Johannesburg produces an estimated 18.9515 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from East London to Johannesburg?

    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 49457 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Johannesburg?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from East London to Johannesburg?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London to Johannesburg?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is LL Vaya Africa, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/08
£25
12/08
£25
Today
£19
14/08
£18
15/08
£18
16/08
£18
17/08
£19
18/08
£19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from East London to Johannesburg was searched and found on 14 Aug 2026 with a price of £18

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 Johannesburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £18 to £38 for a bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2026-08-14.

Usually Intercape 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.

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