How far is Harrismith from Midrand by coach?

The distance between Midrand and Harrismith by coach is approximately 170 miles (273 km).

What is the best way to go from Midrand to Harrismith without a car?

You can travel to Harrismith from Midrand 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 Midrand to Harrismith from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Midrand to Harrismith on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	4h 45m	13:45	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Engen Big Bird N1	3h 45m	21:45	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	17h 35m	01:20	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	17:00	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	4h 15m	21:15	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	18:00	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	4h 5m	22:05	Quest Garage	No tags

Next departures from Midrand to Harrismith on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Big Bird Engen N1 South	4h	13:00	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	Cheapest
Bus	06:05	Big Bird Engen N1 South	3h 35m	09:40	HARRISMITH - WIMPY BERGVIEW, BERGVIEW, WARDEN STREET, HARRISMITH, 9880	Fastest
Bus	07:15	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	5h 40m	12:55	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	07:45	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	17h 35m	01:20	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags
Bus	18:00	Engen Big Bird N1	3h 45m	21:45	Meal Stop - Montrose Shell Ultra City	No tags

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Get from Midrand to Harrismith

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

4h 25mAverage duration

179 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,843 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have reported a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and friendly staff. The driving was comfortable, and in one instance where there was an issue with the lights, it was promptly resolved by replacing the bus. Overall, passengers appreciated arriving on time or even slightly ahead of schedule.

Intercape Budgetliner Midrand Harrismith recent customer reviews

Horrible, the light by my seat would not switch off . The seats are tiny and very uncomfortable. The bus was 6 minutes late however resulted in me getting to my destination 1 hour 15 minutes later which was frustrating. This means the eta was wrong from the onset

Sibongumusa M.

26 September 2024

This the first time I travelled on your bus. What a nice experience The driver was too helpful

Anandh P.

8 December 2023

They were very friendly and the driving was comfortable

Mphakiseng M.

26 October 2025

Eagle Liner

3/510,254 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/510,946 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 10946 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 £14

Intercity Xpress Midrand Harrismith recent customer reviews

Terrible experience. I was traveling from Midrand for the first time, with my kids. I stood on the other side of the stop, not knowing the pickup zone. From 6am-ish I was there, and missed the 7am bus because of location. When I called Intercity to ask to catch the next bus with my tickets, they said they can't prove I was early. They left me stranded with two children in a place I didn't know.

Sinazo M.

7 August 2024

The trip was scheduled for 11:50 from Midrand Engen Big bear to Harrismith (FS), I arrived at Big Bear at 11:50 and found 2 buses and asked if they were headed to Harrismith, and I was advised that that wasn't the case. The only Intercity bus that passed through Big bear did be so around 11:00am, which was almost an hour earlier to my scheduled departure. I then tried to call the customer care, eventually WhatsApped. I was informed that the bus had already left and was in Park station. I then requested that the booking be moved to tomorrow morning, I'm yet to be replied to. I feel hard done by the bus company.

Prisca D.

6 April 2023

Driver cautious and considerate

Meshack K.

17 September 2024

Citiliner

3.5/51,904 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.5

Based on 1904 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Citiliner ticket prices on this trip start at £14

Citiliner Plus Midrand Harrismith recent customer reviews

Very clean and no congestion on the bus. Ablution facilities are very clean too.

Casper Zimisele N.

26 December 2020

Couldn't arrive on time and staff was not helpful

Palesa M.

9 November 2020

Big Sky

3.5/53,000 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,851 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.3

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Where are the popular stops in Midrand and Harrismith?

Stops in Midrand

A - Engen Big Bird N1

B - Midrand - Shell Ultra

Stops in Harrismith

A - Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Midrand to Harrismith

How far is Harrismith from Midrand by coach?
The distance between Midrand and Harrismith by coach is approximately 170 miles (273 km).
What is the best way to go from Midrand to Harrismith without a car?
You can travel to Harrismith from Midrand 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

16/11

£13

17/11

£16

Today

£13

19/11

£12

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The cheapest trip from Midrand to Harrismith was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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

You can expect to pay from £12 to £44 for a bus ticket from Midrand to Harrismith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-19.