Bus from Johannesburg to East London: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg to East London on 18 May
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Hope Diamond TransportBus
Park Station, Rissik Street
Windmill, 56 Marine TerraceCheapest
Intercity XpressBus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
Railway StationFastest
Big SkyBus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
East London (Windmill Mall) No tags
Intercape MainlinerBus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
East London (Windmill Mall) No tags
GreyhoundBus
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
East London Windmill ParkNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Johannesburg to East London

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
13h 50mAverage duration
470 milesDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£17 - £72Average duration13h 50m
19kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average price£36 - £64Average duration15h 45m
23kg CO₂e

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

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 Johannesburg to East London?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to East London start from £17. The average price for this route is around £29. 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 Johannesburg to East London?

    The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to East London is 13h 50m, covering a distance of 470 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Freeway Coaches.

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

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

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

    The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to East London at 17:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:30.

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

    A bus journey from Johannesburg to East London produces an estimated 18.951125 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 Johannesburg to East London?

    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 45780 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citilink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.

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

    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 Johannesburg to East London?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Milta Coaches, 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
15/05
£22
16/05
£28
Today
£19
18/05
£19
19/05
£19
20/05
£19
21/05
£19
22/05
£19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to East London was searched and found on 17 May 2026 with a price of £19

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

You can expect to pay from £19 to £37 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2026-05-18.

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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