How much is the bus ticket from Ixopo to Mthatha?

The cheapest coach tickets from Ixopo to Mthatha start from £17. The average price for this route is around £23. 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 Ixopo to Mthatha?

The average bus journey time from Ixopo to Mthatha is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 128 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Luvalo Brothers Transport .

Which bus companies service the Ixopo to Mthatha route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Big Sky , Citiliner , Luvalo Brothers Transport , Greyhound South Africa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ixopo to Mthatha?

The earliest bus departs from Ixopo to Mthatha at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:10.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ixopo to Mthatha?

A bus journey from Ixopo to Mthatha 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 Ixopo to Mthatha?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Ixopo to Mthatha?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Ixopo to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport , with a punctuality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ixopo to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Ixopo to Mthatha from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Ixopo to Mthatha on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:10	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	4h 55m	00:05	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	18:20	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	4h 30m	22:50	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	Fastest
Bus	18:20	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	4h 45m	23:05	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	19:10	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	4h 55m	00:05	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	18:20	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	4h 45m	23:05	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures from Ixopo to Mthatha on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:15	Ixopo Shell Garage	5h 15m	08:30	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:30	IXOPO	4h 15m	08:45	MTHATHA	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	4h 55m	05:10	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	02:55	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	4h 55m	07:50	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	03:15	Ixopo Shell Garage	4h 35m	07:50	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	No tags

Next departures from Ixopo to Mthatha on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:15	Ixopo Shell Garage	5h 15m	08:30	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:30	IXOPO	4h 15m	08:45	MTHATHA	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	4h 55m	05:10	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	02:35	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	5h 5m	07:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	03:15	Ixopo Shell Garage	4h 35m	07:50	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	No tags

Next departures from Ixopo to Mthatha on 7 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:15	Ixopo Shell Garage	5h 15m	08:30	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:30	IXOPO	4h 15m	08:45	MTHATHA	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	4h 55m	05:10	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	02:35	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	5h 5m	07:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	03:15	Ixopo Shell Garage	4h 35m	07:50	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 22:39 SAST.

Get from Ixopo to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

4h 45mAverage duration

128 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.2

Based on 45773 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 £20

Intercape Mainliner Ixopo Mthatha recent customer reviews

I got the back seat which was the only one available closer to a stinking toilet.

Relebohile M.

24 August 2025

Very reliable. Customer service is excellent . Keep up

Clare M.

5 February 2022

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi1.5

Citiliner

3.5/52,119 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.6

Luvalo Brothers Transport

4/564 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi2.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wi‑Fi1.3

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Ixopo to Mthatha

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 Ixopo to Mthatha?
The cheapest coach tickets from Ixopo to Mthatha start from £17. The average price for this route is around £23. 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 Ixopo to Mthatha?
The average bus journey time from Ixopo to Mthatha is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 128 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Luvalo Brothers Transport.
Which bus companies service the Ixopo to Mthatha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Big Sky, Citiliner, Luvalo Brothers Transport, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ixopo to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from Ixopo to Mthatha at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ixopo to Mthatha?
A bus journey from Ixopo to Mthatha 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 Ixopo to Mthatha?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Ixopo to Mthatha?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Luvalo Brothers Transport has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Ixopo to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Luvalo Brothers Transport, with a punctuality rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ixopo to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

31/01

No data

01/02

£19

Today

£17

03/02

£16

04/02

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05/02

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06/02

£16

07/02

£16

The cheapest trip from Ixopo to Mthatha was searched and found on 6 Feb 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 Ixopo to Mthatha as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £98 for a bus ticket from Ixopo to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2026-02-06.

Usually Big Sky 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.