How much is the bus ticket from Grahamstown to Butterworth?

The cheapest coach tickets from Grahamstown to Butterworth start from £19. The average price for this route is around £22. 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 Grahamstown to Butterworth?

The average bus journey time from Grahamstown to Butterworth is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 116 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 50m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Butterworth route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Big Sky .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Grahamstown to Butterworth?

The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Butterworth at 04:10. And the latest bus departs at 21:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Butterworth?

A bus journey from Grahamstown to Butterworth 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 Grahamstown to Butterworth?

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 45626 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Butterworth?

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 Grahamstown to Butterworth?

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 Grahamstown to Butterworth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Grahamstown to Butterworth from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Grahamstown to Butterworth on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	3h 50m	08:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:10	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	07:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:55	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Butterworth on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 35m	13:00	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	04:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	3h 50m	08:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:10	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Butterworth on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	04:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	3h 50m	08:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:10	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:47 SAST.

Get from Grahamstown to Butterworth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

4h 10mAverage duration

116 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Butterworth?

Stops in Grahamstown

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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Stops in Butterworth

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Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,169 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 11169 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at £20

Eagle Liner Grahamstown Butterworth recent customer reviews

I didn't have a trip arrived at 730am at the bus station waited for the bus for 2 hours. When I called their number they told me that the bus has passed Grahamstown. But how coz the bus was supposed to depart grahamstown at 745am

Lusindiso K.

16 March 2025

The service is poor and if there's no improvement Eagle liner will lose customers

Siphokazi G.

6 December 2020

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Grahamstown to Butterworth, 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 Grahamstown to Butterworth?
The cheapest coach tickets from Grahamstown to Butterworth start from £19. The average price for this route is around £22. 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 Grahamstown to Butterworth?
The average bus journey time from Grahamstown to Butterworth is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 116 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 50m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Butterworth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Grahamstown to Butterworth?
The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Butterworth at 04:10. And the latest bus departs at 21:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Butterworth?
A bus journey from Grahamstown to Butterworth 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 Grahamstown to Butterworth?
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 45626 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Butterworth?
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 Grahamstown to Butterworth?
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 Grahamstown to Butterworth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

21/01

£17

22/01

£17

Today

£16

24/01

£17

25/01

No data

26/01

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28/01

£17

The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on 23 Jan 2026 with a price of £16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grahamstown to Butterworth, ZA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £31 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2026-01-28.