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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Richmond (Garage) | Cape Town Station | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 16:25 SAST.
Get from Richmond to Cape Town
The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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A good way to travel this route is with Freeway Coaches buses. The company offers 1 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at £39 and the shortest trip taking about 520. Freeway Coaches gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Richmond, Northern Cape, ZA 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 Richmond to Cape Town?
The cheapest coach tickets from Richmond to Cape Town start from £39. The average price for this route is around £39. 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 Richmond to Cape Town?
The average bus journey time from Richmond to Cape Town is 8h 40m, covering a distance of 365 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Freeway Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Richmond to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Richmond to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Cape Town at 04:20. And the latest bus departs at 04:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Cape Town?
A bus journey from Richmond to Cape Town produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Richmond, Northern Cape, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on 12 Feb 2026 with a price of £29To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richmond, Northern Cape, ZA to Cape Town as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £29 to £39 for a bus ticket from Richmond, Northern Cape, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2026-02-12.
