Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56) | Butterworth | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56) | Butterworth | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56) | Butterworth | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56) | Butterworth | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | UMZIMKHULU - Total Garage, 726 Main St, Umzimkulu | Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 4:58 PM SAST.
Get from Umzimkulu to Butterworth
The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 372, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Umzimkulu and Butterworth?
Stops in Butterworth
- A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
Compare bus companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Umzimkulu to Butterworth, ZA 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 Umzimkulu to Butterworth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Umzimkulu to Butterworth start at R 372. The average price for this route is around R 801. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Umzimkulu to Butterworth?
The average bus journey time from Umzimkulu to Butterworth is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 286 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 5m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Umzimkulu to Butterworth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Umzimkulu to Butterworth?
The earliest bus departs from Umzimkulu to Butterworth at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Umzimkulu to Butterworth?
A bus trip from Umzimkulu to Butterworth produces an estimated 7 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 Umzimkulu to Butterworth?
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 Umzimkulu to Butterworth?
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 Umzimkulu to Butterworth?
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 Umzimkulu to Butterworth?
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.
The cheapest trip from Umzimkulu to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 502To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Umzimkulu to Butterworth, ZA as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 502 to R 1 791 for a bus ticket from Umzimkulu to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 502, which is on 2025-12-16.
Top travelled bus routes
People from around the world trust Busbud
Popular bus departures from Umzimkulu
- Find bus tickets from Umzimkulu to Cape Town
- Umzimkulu to Germiston bus times and fares
- How to travel from Umzimkulu to Port Elizabeth
- Find bus tickets from Umzimkulu to East London
- Umzimkulu to Idutywa bus times and fares
- How to travel from Umzimkulu to Johannesburg
- Find bus tickets from Umzimkulu to Pretoria