How much is the bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

The cheapest bus tickets from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown start at R 395. The average price for this route is around R 939. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

The average bus journey time from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 305 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 50m and is operated by Delta Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa , ilulaBus , Delta Coaches .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus departs from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown at 02:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

A bus trip from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown produces an estimated 8 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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown from R 350 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	5h	21:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	21:35	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	5h 5m	02:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	23:00	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	5h 20m	04:20	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	23:15	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	4h 45m	04:00	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	23:55	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	4h 50m	04:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

Get from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 395, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

5h 15mAverage duration

305 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Plettenberg Bay and Grahamstown?

Stops in Plettenberg Bay

A
Plettenberg Bay
Shell Ultra, Cnr N2 and Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay

Stops in Grahamstown

A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Intercape

3.5/544 526 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

APM WC

2/52 829 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511 296 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Big Sky

3.5/53 177 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/510 533 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 10533 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at R 429

Eagle Liner Plettenberg Bay Grahamstown recent customer reviews

The bus was an hour late,was supposed to leave at 2:10 Am but got there at 3:00. That messed up my whole day,cause i knew ill get to Grahamstown 7:40 but instead it was 9:00.

Bulelani N.

29 May 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 227 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

ilulaBus

2/5818 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53 948 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown 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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
The cheapest bus tickets from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown start at R 395. The average price for this route is around R 939. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
The average bus journey time from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 305 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 50m and is operated by Delta Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, ilulaBus, Delta Coaches.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
The earliest bus departs from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown at 02:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
A bus trip from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown produces an estimated 8 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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
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 474

14/12

No data

Today

R 784

16/12

No data

17/12

No data

18/12

R 983

19/12

R 888

20/12

R 983

The cheapest trip from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 474

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

You can expect to pay from R 474 to R 2 411 for a bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 888, which is on 2025-12-19.

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.