Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bus | Train station, King Williams Town | Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr. | Cheapest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Railway Station | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Fastest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Railway Station | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | King Williams Town Railway Station | Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Station - Qonce 5601 | Bellville - 8 Mabel St. | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Station - Qonce 5601 | Bellville - 8 Mabel St. | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Train station, King Williams Town | Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr. | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | KING WILLIAMS TOWN (KKCOACHES) | Bus Station - Old Marine Drive | No tags |
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Get from King William’s Town to Cape Town
The journey takes about 15 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in King William’s Town and Cape Town?
Stops in King William’s Town
- A
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa - B
Railway Station
Railway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa
Stops in Cape Town
- A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - D
Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station
Sasol Oak Service Station,, 179 Durban Rd, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - F
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from King William’s Town to Cape Town
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 Cape Town?
The cheapest coach tickets from King William’s Town to Cape Town start from £19. The average price for this route is around £34. 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 Cape Town?
The average bus journey time from King William’s Town to Cape Town is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 517 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Badela.
Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Flexi City Connect, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Badela, Wez We Coaches, Jacobs Coaches, Makalala Transport, ilulaBus, Chilwans Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from King William’s Town to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Cape Town at 03:25. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Cape Town?
A bus journey from King William’s Town to Cape Town produces an estimated 20.81855 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 Cape Town?
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 45784 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from King William’s Town to Cape Town?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from King William’s Town to Cape Town?
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 Cape Town?
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.
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 Cape Town as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £23 to £98 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2026-07-14.
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.



















