How much is the bus ticket from Kimberley to Beaufort West?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kimberley to Beaufort West start at R 377. The average price for this route is around R 742. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Kimberley to Beaufort West?

The average bus journey time from Kimberley to Beaufort West is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 452 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 20m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Kimberley to Beaufort West route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Greyhound South Africa , Big Sky , ilulaBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kimberley to Beaufort West?

The earliest bus departs from Kimberley to Beaufort West at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kimberley to Beaufort West?

A bus trip from Kimberley to Beaufort West produces an estimated 11 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 Kimberley to Beaufort West?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kimberley to Beaufort West?

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 Kimberley to Beaufort 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 Kimberley to Beaufort 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 Kimberley to Beaufort West from R 485 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kimberley to Beaufort West on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	6h 15m	05:30	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	Cheapest
Bus	02:15	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	5h 35m	07:50	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	6h	07:50	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	No tags
Bus	20:40	KIMBERLEY (ULTRA CITY) - Ultra City, Transvaal Road	5h 45m	02:25	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Kimberley (Shell Ultra City) - Shell Ultra City, N12, Kimberley, 8301	6h 35m	06:50	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	No tags

Next departures from Kimberley to Beaufort West on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:35	Kimberley (Shell Ultra City) - Shell Ultra City, N12, Kimberley, 8301	6h 15m	00:50	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Kimberley Cbd - Kimberely Tourism Centre, Bultfontein Road, Civic Centre	5h 35m	01:20	Beaufort West - Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	19:35	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	6h 30m	02:05	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	No tags
Bus	20:40	KIMBERLEY (ULTRA CITY) - Ultra City, Transvaal Road	5h 45m	02:25	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Kimberley (Shell Ultra City) - Shell Ultra City, N12, Kimberley, 8301	6h 35m	06:50	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:54 AM SAST.

Get from Kimberley to Beaufort West

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 377, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

6h 5mAverage duration

452 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Kimberley and Beaufort West?

Stops in Kimberley

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Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)
Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre),, Kimberley, 8300, South Africa
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Stops in Beaufort West

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Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)
Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop), Beaufort West, 6970, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Intercity Xpress

3/512 045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Based on 12045 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at R 443

Intercity Xpress Kimberley Beaufort West recent customer reviews

The bus was 2 hours late without2any communication

Gaodirelwe L.

26 February 2025

It was oky just that the bus was 2hours late which was frustrating

Suerayha S.

3 August 2024

APM WC

2/53 119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53 438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5825 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi0.3

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kimberley, ZA to Beaufort West 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 Kimberley to Beaufort West?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kimberley to Beaufort West start at R 377. The average price for this route is around R 742. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Kimberley to Beaufort West?
The average bus journey time from Kimberley to Beaufort West is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 452 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 20m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Kimberley to Beaufort West route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kimberley to Beaufort West?
The earliest bus departs from Kimberley to Beaufort West at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kimberley to Beaufort West?
A bus trip from Kimberley to Beaufort West produces an estimated 11 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 Kimberley to Beaufort West?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kimberley to Beaufort West?
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 Kimberley to Beaufort 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 Kimberley to Beaufort 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.

Best price found

27/01

R 770

28/01

R 500

Today

R 598

30/01

R 614

31/01

R 940

01/02

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02/02

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The cheapest trip from Kimberley, ZA to Beaufort West was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 500

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

You can expect to pay from R 500 to R 1 700 for a bus ticket from Kimberley, ZA to Beaufort West based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 614, which is on 2026-01-30.

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.