Find coaches from Cape Town to Cradock

Next departures

Next departures from Cape Town to Cradock on 1 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Eagle Liner
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)Cheapest
Badela
CAPE TOWN
CRADOCKFastest
Intercape Budgetliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Caltex Garage/Adamis FuelNo tags
Mavumisa Transport
CAPE TOWN
Calata St. - Shell GarageNo tags
Badela
CAPE TOWN
CRADOCKNo tags

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Get from Cape Town to Cradock

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The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day
10h 20mAverage duration
685 kmDistance
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cape Town to Cradock: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$43
Average bus trip duration10h 20m
Number of daily buses23
Earliest bus departure14:30
Distance685 km
Latest bus departure21:00

Cape Town to Cradock Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Cradock

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Cape Town to Cradock cost?

    The bus ticket price from Cape Town to Cradock starts at US$24. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cape Town to Cradock is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Cradock?

    The average travel time between Cape Town and Cradock is around 10h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 700 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Cape Town and Cradock?

    The number of buses from Cape Town to Cradock can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 23 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cape Town to Cradock by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Cape Town to Cradock?

    When taking the bus from Cape Town to Cradock, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Makalala Transport, Eagle Liner.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Cradock?

    Buses travelling between Cape Town and Cradock leave from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. or Bus Station - Old Marine Drive and arrive at Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
29/10
US$32
30/10
US$29
Today
US$30
01/11
US$27
02/11
US$35
03/11
US$24
04/11
US$35
05/11
US$35
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Cradock was searched and found on 03 Nov 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$58 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Cradock based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24, which is on 2025-11-03.

Usually Badela, Mavumisa Transport 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cape Town to Cradock but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cape Town to Cradock, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cape Town to Cradock will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cape Town to Cradock, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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