Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Astron Energy | Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Astron Energy | Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Astron Energy | Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Astron Energy | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Astron Energy | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | No tags |
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Get from Ladysmith to East London
The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 592, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 44509 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 R 592
Intercape Mainliner Ladysmith East London recent customer reviews
Bus got delayed by two hours, they notified us only in 11 minutes before they arrived that they delayed whereas they long knew that they were going to delay since the was an accident in vooslorus. We stayed at the bus station freezing with no reassurance or anything from Intercape! Bad experience with no communication!!
Siyasanga M.
There's nothing I enjoyed,intercape service is very poor. Bus stucked for 5 hours and nothing is communicated to us.I was going to a funeral but couldn't get there because of intercape
Chwayita B.
Bad , it came 1 hour late and the toilet was stinking
Syanda M.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ladysmith, ZA to East London 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 Ladysmith to East London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ladysmith to East London start at R 592. The average price for this route is around R 818. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Ladysmith to East London?
The average bus journey time from Ladysmith to East London is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 527 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 11h 40m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Ladysmith to East London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ladysmith to East London?
The earliest bus departs from Ladysmith to East London at 22:55. And the latest bus departs at 22:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ladysmith to East London?
A bus trip from Ladysmith to East London produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to East London was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 970To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ladysmith, ZA to East London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 970 to R 1 514 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith, ZA to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 063, which is on 2025-12-20.
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