What's the distance between King William’s Town and Port Elizabeth by coach?

The distance between King William’s Town and Port Elizabeth by coach is approximately 128 miles (206 km).

How can I get from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth without driving?

You can travel to Port Elizabeth from King William’s Town by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:25	Railway Station	4h 5m	19:30	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
18:30	Train station, King Williams Town	2h 35m	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
04:35	Railway Station	3h 30m	08:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
15:15	Station - Qonce 5601	3h	18:15	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	No tags
16:35	Train station, King Williams Town	3h 15m	19:50	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags

Next departures from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:35	Railway Station	3h 30m	00:05	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	Cheapest
18:30	Train station, King Williams Town	2h 35m	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
03:25	Railway Station	3h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
04:35	Railway Station	3h 30m	08:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
17:10	King Williams Town Railway Station	3h 20m	20:30	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags

Next departures from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:35	Railway Station	3h 30m	00:05	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	Cheapest
18:30	Train station, King Williams Town	2h 35m	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
03:25	Railway Station	3h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
04:35	Railway Station	3h 30m	08:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
04:00	Station - Qonce 5601	3h 10m	07:10	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	No tags

Next departures from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:35	Railway Station	3h 30m	00:05	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	Cheapest
18:30	Train station, King Williams Town	2h 35m	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
03:25	Railway Station	3h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
04:35	Railway Station	3h 30m	08:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
17:10	King Williams Town Railway Station	3h 20m	20:30	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags

Next departures from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
03:25	Railway Station	3h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	Cheapest
18:30	Train station, King Williams Town	2h 35m	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
03:25	Railway Station	3h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
04:35	Railway Station	3h 30m	08:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
17:10	King Williams Town Railway Station	3h 20m	20:30	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 13:57 SAST.

Get from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

3h 30mAverage duration

129 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,639 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Intercape Budgetliner receives high praise for its reliable and comfortable service, with many users expressing satisfaction with their travel experiences. Passengers appreciate the punctuality of the buses and commend the friendly demeanor of drivers. Although there were occasional delays due to unforeseen circumstances like floods, overall feedback highlights a positive travel experience.

Intercape Mainliner King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The Bus driver did not stop at the Engen bus stop. Drove right pas and I had to book another ticket for 8 hours later. Not happy

T V.

4 July 2025

I was never on a Mainliner. Intercape outsourced another bus, brown in color, with the most unfriendly driver

Keisha H.

17 June 2024

The ride was delayed by floods so it arrived and hour late but besides that I was comfortable throughout the journey and arrived well to my destination.

Malaika M.

18 January 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/510,848 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 10848 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at £17

Intercity Xpress King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

It arrived early in King William's town before 15h15 but arrived late in Port Elizabeth 19h20 instead of 18h15. It delayed an hour late.

Zukisa S.

31 January 2025

The bus was 3 hours late with no communication whatsoever! It had a flat tire along the way. Was supposed to arrive in PE at 20:50 only to arrive the next day at 4am! HORRIBLE BUS EXPERIENCE

Imani M.

16 January 2025

Bad service bus arrived two hours late

Qaqamba G.

25 October 2025

APM WC

2/52,674 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Based on 2674 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 King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

It was very bad, bad driving and thee came late not knowing the directions

Mbali J.

3 September 2025

I did not enjoy waiting for a bus that was late for an hour and 30 minutes

Litha U.

18 September 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,934 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Citiliner

3.5/51,882 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,091 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Based on 9091 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at £16

Citiliner Plus King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

Bus was late for 2 hours , it was dirty and stuffy , i don’t recommend it at all

Sinesipho M.

2 September 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510,186 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 10186 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 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 £21

Eagle Liner King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

I would recommend this bus service as I realise that the fact that they were late were due to external factors beyond the drivers' control. Very skilled drivers given their resources, since the bus needs an airconditioning refill & bus didn't appear to be really mechanically sound

Randall M.

22 January 2022

Close this company, Its a disaster Disgusting

Busisiwe D.

3 August 2021

Wouldn’t advise it; bus itself is also old

Avuyile B.

16 February 2021

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

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Where are the popular stops in King William’s Town and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in King William’s Town

A - Railway Station

B - King Williams Town Railway Station

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

B - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

C - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth

What's the distance between King William’s Town and Port Elizabeth by coach?
The distance between King William’s Town and Port Elizabeth by coach is approximately 128 miles (206 km).
How can I get from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth without driving?
You can travel to Port Elizabeth from King William’s Town by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/11

£15

08/11

£15

Today

£15

10/11

£15

11/11

£15

12/11

£15

13/11

£15

14/11

£15

The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

To 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 Port Elizabeth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £40 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-11.

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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