According to customer reviews, there are some concerns regarding the seating arrangement on the bus. It would be beneficial if passengers were seated according to their assigned seat numbers. Additionally, customers suggest that it would be helpful if the drop-off stations were announced at each stop.
Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg King William’s Town recent customer reviews
Very terrible, the bus came with a very terrible smell and said that the toilets were not emptied in Durban. The bus was late and kept taking very long breaks a 15 minute brake was made 1 hour I am not satisfied at all!
1 out of 5 stars
Limnandi N.
bus was 3 hours late. Second bus river drove very slowly and was giving us speeches
2 out of 5 stars
Martin N.
The journey was too bad, firstly the bus was late and there was no communication, secondly the bus broke when we were in Kokstad, thirdly the driving was worse we almost had an accident, the bus went off the road
Based on 3146 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at £23
Big Sky Pietermaritzburg King William’s Town recent customer reviews
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s 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 Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
The cheapest coach tickets from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town start from £23. The average price for this route is around £31. 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 Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
The average bus journey time from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 287 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 10h 10m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town at 08:25. And the latest bus departs at 18:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
A bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town produces an estimated 12 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 Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
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 3118 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town?
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 Pietermaritzburg to King William’s 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 Pietermaritzburg to King William’s 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.
Best price found
09/12
£32
10/12
£25
Today
£26
12/12
£38
13/12
£26
14/12
£21
15/12
£38
16/12
£32
The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £21
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £21 to £60 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-12-14.
Usually Big Sky 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.
The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to King William’s Town was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £21
