Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Railway Station | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Station - Qonce 5601 | Shell Ultra City | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Railway Station | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Railway Station | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Station - Qonce 5601 | Umtata Station | No tags |
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Get from King William’s Town to Mthatha
The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in King William’s Town and Mthatha?
Stops in King William’s Town
- ARailway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa
- B
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa
Stops in Mthatha
- A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa - B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from King William’s Town 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 King William’s Town to Mthatha?
The cheapest coach tickets from King William’s Town to Mthatha start from £17. The average price for this route is around £26. 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 King William’s Town to Mthatha?
The average bus journey time from King William’s Town to Mthatha is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 121 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Mthatha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, APM WC, Flexi City Connect.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from King William’s Town to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Mthatha at 05:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha?
A bus journey from King William’s Town 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 King William’s Town to Mthatha?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from King William’s Town to Mthatha?
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 King William’s Town to Mthatha?
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 King William’s Town 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.
The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Mthatha was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from King William’s Town to Mthatha as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £16 to £68 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-11-30.
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.
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