How much is the bus ticket from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?

The cheapest bus tickets from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth start from $20. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?

The average bus trip duration from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth is 7h 10m, covering a distance of 235 miles (379 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 30m and is operated by Eagle Liner .

Which bus companies service the Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Citiliner , Greyhound South Africa , Webber Coaches .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?

The earliest bus departs from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?

A bus trip from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?

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 3015 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Citiliner , with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	6h 55m	8:10am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 30m	7:45am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	9:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	7:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	1:45am	ALIWAL NORTH - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum, Cnr Barkly Str and Queen Terrace, Aliwal North	7h 45m	9:30am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags

Next departures for Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	7h	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 30m	7:45am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	9:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	7:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	1:45am	ALIWAL NORTH - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum, Cnr Barkly Str and Queen Terrace, Aliwal North	7h 45m	9:30am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags

Next departures for Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	6h 55m	8:10am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 30m	7:45am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	9:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	7:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	1:45am	ALIWAL NORTH - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum, Cnr Barkly Str and Queen Terrace, Aliwal North	7h 45m	9:30am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags

Next departures for Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 30m	7:45am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:15am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	9:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	7:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	1:45am	ALIWAL NORTH - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum, Cnr Barkly Str and Queen Terrace, Aliwal North	7h 45m	9:30am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
Bus	1:15am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	7h	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	9:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 30m	7:45am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	9:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	7:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	1:45am	ALIWAL NORTH - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum, Cnr Barkly Str and Queen Terrace, Aliwal North	7h 45m	9:30am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags

Next departures for Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 30m	7:45am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:15am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	9:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	7h	7:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	1:45am	ALIWAL NORTH - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum, Cnr Barkly Str and Queen Terrace, Aliwal North	7h 45m	9:30am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	No tags
Bus	1:15am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	7h	8:15am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:27 PM SAST.

Get from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

235 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Aliwal North and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Aliwal North

A
Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)
Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6), Aliwal North, 9750, South Africa
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Stops in Port Elizabeth

A
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Intercape Office, N Union St, Port Elizabeth Central, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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B
CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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C
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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D
Railway Station
Railway Station, Cnr Harbor Road and Strand St, Port Elizabeth
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E
Greenacres - Intercape Depot
19 Nile Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
F
Port Elizabeth
Intercape office, Link Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa

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Intercape

3.5/544,076 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the punctuality and safety of their journeys. The buses were noted for being clean, with professional and welcoming staff contributing to a smooth travel experience. However, some travelers mentioned concerns about seat spacing and unclear communication regarding breaks during the trip.

Intercape Mainliner Aliwal North Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

Arrived late even sent massage let me know the are late nothingI have operation problem that time so sad

Lipolelo M.

July 19, 2025

The bus was very clean. The Staff including the Drivers were very welcoming and professional. The driving was perfect and punctual. It was just a smooth and hustle free journey.*****

Zingisa M.

May 15, 2025

The toilet had an unpleasant smell. The seats are too close to one another. There is no clear communication from the driver and the assistants on wether people can get off to buy or have smoke breaks.

Ntabiseng H.

August 7, 2023

APM WC

2/52,747 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2747 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $20

APMWC Aliwal North Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

Very bad

Puleng T.

October 29, 2025

Very bad because the bus didn't arrive at all

Sanelisiwe Z.

August 25, 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510,338 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner Aliwal North Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus didn't arrive still no explanation

Silindokuhle M.

January 9, 2025

Terrible Bus! Please avoid at all costs!

Thobeka T.

January 6, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/511,041 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Aliwal North Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

It was a bit late, but we travelled very smooth, safe and we get to PE in time.. I clap my hands

Mvano N.

March 2, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,062 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Citiliner

3.5/51,934 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.1

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,156 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Webber Coaches

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth start from $20. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?
The average bus trip duration from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth is 7h 10m, covering a distance of 235 miles (379 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 30m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Citiliner, Greyhound South Africa, Webber Coaches.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?
The earliest bus departs from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?
A bus trip from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?
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 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Citiliner, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 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

11/26

$20

11/27

$41

Today

$24

11/29

$30

11/30

$22

12/01

$28

12/02

$29

12/03

$22

The cheapest trip from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $72 for a bus ticket from Aliwal North to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Citiliner, 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.