How much is the bus ticket from Britstown to Cape Town?

The cheapest bus tickets from Britstown to Cape Town start at R 373. The average price for this route is around R 808. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Britstown to Cape Town?

The average bus journey time from Britstown to Cape Town is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 604 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 8m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa .

Which bus companies service the Britstown to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Greyhound South Africa , Big Sky , APM WC .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Britstown to Cape Town?

The earliest bus departs from Britstown to Cape Town at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:57.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Britstown to Cape Town?

A bus trip from Britstown to Cape Town produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Britstown to Cape 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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Britstown to Cape Town?

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Britstown 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 Britstown 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.

Bus Britstown to Cape Town from R 337 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Britstown to Cape Town on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:57	Britstown	8h 43m	08:40	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	Cheapest
Bus	23:57	Britstown	8h 8m	08:05	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
Bus	23:05	BRITSTOWN	8h 55m	08:00	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	20:30	Britstown - Shell - Mirage Motors, 1 Mark St, Britstown, 8782	9h 55m	06:25	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags
Bus	22:45	Britstown - Shell Garage, 1 Mark Street, Britstown	9h 35m	08:20	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Next departures from Britstown to Cape Town on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:40	Britstown - Shell Garage, 1 Mark Street, Britstown	10h 5m	14:45	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	23:57	Britstown	8h 8m	08:05	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
Bus	02:45	BRITSTOWN	9h 5m	11:50	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	23:57	Britstown	8h 43m	08:40	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags
Bus	04:05	Britstown - Shell - Mirage Motors, 1 Mark St, Britstown, 8782	8h 10m	12:15	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags

Next departures from Britstown to Cape Town on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:40	Britstown - Shell Garage, 1 Mark Street, Britstown	10h 5m	14:45	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	23:57	Britstown	8h 8m	08:05	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
Bus	02:45	BRITSTOWN	9h 5m	11:50	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	23:57	Britstown	8h 43m	08:40	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags
Bus	04:05	Britstown - Shell - Mirage Motors, 1 Mark St, Britstown, 8782	8h 10m	12:15	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:43 PM SAST.

Get from Britstown to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 373, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

9h 5mAverage duration

604 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 536 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to customer reviews, Intercape provides a smooth journey but has consistent issues with delays and overcrowded buses. These factors have caused inconvenience for passengers who expect punctuality.

Intercape Britstown Cape Town recent customer reviews

Smooth journey. Just not happy with arriving 2 hours after ETA on my ticket. Also the buses are crowded.

Marco S.

17 April 2023

I love traveling with Intercape, however, the only issue I have with them is that their busses are always late, which is a great inconvenience.

Fezeka M.

5 November 2022

Intercity Xpress

3/511 304 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Users have reported that the bus service was generally satisfactory, though there were instances of late arrivals and delays. Specifically, a delay at Britstown and another instance where communication about a two-hour delay could have been improved were noted by travelers.

Intercity Xpress Britstown Cape Town recent customer reviews

Love the company. Understand it’s new. A lot could still be done in terms of punctuality and hygiene.

Jeranimo P.

6 December 2021

Bus delayed for 2 hours without any communication.

Lwanga C.

3 December 2025

Bus was late by 2 hours

Fhumulani G.

5 April 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 228 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Based on 9228 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. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at R 373

Greyhound Britstown Cape Town recent customer reviews

Great and excellent

Lihlonono M.

22 May 2024

Very dissapointing

Lwando L.

30 April 2023

Otherwise pleasant service more recess stops needed

Likhwa D.

2 December 2022

Big Sky

3.5/53 179 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

APM WC

2/52 834 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Britstown to Cape Town by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Britstown to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Britstown to Cape Town start at R 373. The average price for this route is around R 808. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Britstown to Cape Town?
The average bus journey time from Britstown to Cape Town is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 604 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 8m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.
Which bus companies service the Britstown to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Britstown to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Britstown to Cape Town at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:57.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Britstown to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Britstown to Cape Town produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Britstown to Cape 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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Britstown to Cape Town?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Britstown 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 Britstown 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.

Best price found

13/12

R 471

14/12

R 633

Today

R 337

16/12

R 421

17/12

R 421

18/12

R 860

19/12

R 766

20/12

R 860

The cheapest trip from Britstown to Cape Town was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 337

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

You can expect to pay from R 337 to R 1 651 for a bus ticket from Britstown to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 421, which is on 2025-12-16.

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.