How much is the bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?

The cheapest coach tickets from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West start from £17. The average price for this route is around £27. 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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?

The average bus journey time from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 255 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 35m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Milta Coaches , Big Sky , Intercity Xpress , Greyhound South Africa , ilulaBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?

The earliest bus departs from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?

A bus journey from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West produces an estimated 10 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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?

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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?

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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?

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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?

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.

Bus Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:30	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	7h 40m	06:10	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	6h 35m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	22:10	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	7h 35m	05:45	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	23:25	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	7h 15m	06:40	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	22:55	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600	7h 20m	06:15	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	No tags

Next departures from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:30	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	7h 40m	06:10	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	6h 35m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	7h 35m	07:45	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	11:45	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	7h 35m	19:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	00:05	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	7h 15m	07:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Somerset West. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

7h 20mAverage duration

255 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£17 - £55	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price£20 - £40	Average duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Plettenberg Bay and Somerset West?

Stops in Plettenberg Bay

A
Plettenberg Bay
Shell Ultra, Cnr N2 and Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay

Stops in Somerset West

A
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Shell Garage, before Sir Lowry's Pass (N2), Helderberg Rural, Cape Town, 7135, South Africa
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Intercape

3.5/544,264 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44264 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £22

Intercape Mainliner Plettenberg Bay Somerset West recent customer reviews

Apart from being half an hour late (understandable given the weather conditions) the trip was seamless and comfortable even though the bus was completely full. I felt safe and secure, shuttle was on time and comfortable

Judy B.

23 April 2024

Everything was fine. Expect for the urine smell at the back seats where the toilet was.

Obinna E.

22 February 2020

Good service

Washington Z.

3 March 2023

APM WC

2/52,780 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Based on 2780 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 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 Plettenberg Bay Somerset West recent customer reviews

Pathetic... My bus never arrived at all and no contact was made with me and contact numbers given weren't availble

Gregory F.

27 May 2024

Milta Coaches

Big Sky

3.5/53,100 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,117 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,181 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West

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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?
The cheapest coach tickets from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West start from £17. The average price for this route is around £27. 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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?
The average bus journey time from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 255 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 35m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Milta Coaches, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?
The earliest bus departs from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?
A bus journey from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West produces an estimated 10 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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?
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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?
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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?
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 Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West?
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.

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£16

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£18

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£17

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£16

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£17

The cheapest trip from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £54 for a bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to Somerset West based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.