What's the distance between East London and Somerset West by coach?

The journey from East London to Somerset West by coach covers an approximate distance of 527 miles (850 km).

How can I travel from East London to Somerset West avoiding air travel?

To travel from East London to Somerset West without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus East London to Somerset West from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from East London to Somerset West on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	17h 45m	07:45	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	17:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 45m	07:30	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	14:00	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	17h 45m	07:45	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	16:15	East London Windmill Park	15h 5m	07:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	13:45	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 30m	06:15	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	No tags

Next departures from East London to Somerset West on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 55m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	17:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 45m	07:30	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 45m	19:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	14:00	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	17h 45m	07:45	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	16:15	East London Windmill Park	15h 5m	07:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures from East London to Somerset West on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	17h 45m	07:45	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	17:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 45m	07:30	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 45m	19:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	14:00	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	17h 45m	07:45	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	16:15	East London Windmill Park	15h 5m	07:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from East London to Somerset West

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Somerset West. The journey takes about 15 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

15h 55mAverage duration

524 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£17 - £148	Average duration15h 55m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price£29 - £45	Average duration18h 30m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in East London and Somerset West?

Stops in East London

A
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
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C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Stops in Somerset West

A
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Shell Garage, before Sir Lowry's Pass (N2), Helderberg Rural, Cape Town, 7135, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,995 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43995 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £25

Intercape Mainliner East London Somerset West recent customer reviews

The bus was late for about 2 hours,and ,the sit that l was sitting at was leaking on top and the sit became wet,the driver had nothing to do with except puttingba sail on the wet sit ,because the bus was full,there was no available sit to sit on.

Irene P.

1 October 2024

It was absolutely appalling, the bus was 3 hours late and instead of arriving at 8:30 it arrived at 13:00 , very displeased with the service

Romeo G.

24 September 2024

Intercape drivers and the office staff must remember that the passengers are not travelling with the bus because of favour but with support and they must treat people accordingly their level of respect is very low, I had to get off in king williams town from East London instead of Somerset West following their disrespectful manner

Mzikayise M.

25 December 2021

Intercity Xpress

3/511,017 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

APM WC

2/52,734 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Based on 2734 reviews, the company was rated 2 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 £17

APMWC East London Somerset West recent customer reviews

Your bus was late about 7 hours, and their driving was not good at all the drivers didn't sleep from Cape town and had to drive back same time which is not fair to us

Andisiwe M.

6 July 2024

The bus was dirty,, but all in all I was it was a great experience

Noluvo N.

27 August 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,147 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53,040 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from East London to Somerset West

What's the distance between East London and Somerset West by coach?
The journey from East London to Somerset West by coach covers an approximate distance of 527 miles (850 km).
How can I travel from East London to Somerset West avoiding air travel?
To travel from East London to Somerset West without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£18

24/11

£21

Today

£20

26/11

£21

27/11

No data

28/11

£21

29/11

£21

30/11

£21

The cheapest trip from East London to Somerset West was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 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 Somerset West as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £18 to £42 for a bus ticket from East London to Somerset West based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-11-29.

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.