How much is the bus ticket from Ashton to Cape Town?

The cheapest bus tickets from Ashton to Cape Town start from $23. The average price for this route is around $27. 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 Ashton to Cape Town?

The average bus trip duration from Ashton to Cape Town is 3h, covering a distance of 94 miles (152 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 5m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Ashton to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , APM WC .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ashton to Cape Town?

The earliest bus departs from Ashton to Cape Town at 3:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ashton to Cape Town?

A bus trip from Ashton to Cape Town generates an estimated 4 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 Ashton to Cape Town?

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 45204 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ashton to Cape Town?

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 has the most timely service from Ashton to Cape Town?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Ashton to Cape Town?

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 Ashton to Cape Town from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Ashton to Cape Town on January 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	2h 50m	9:30am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	2h 20m	9:05am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	3h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	3h 20m	8:45pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	3h	8:25pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags

Get from Ashton to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

3hAverage Duration

94 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,292 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have reported that the bus service generally provides excellent driving and timely arrivals, even when initial delays occur. The coach staff are noted for being polite and helpful, contributing to a positive travel experience overall.

Intercape Budgetliner Ashton Cape Town recent customer reviews

Unfortunately very disappointed bus was over 2h45m late so missed appointment I needed to get to

Chris P.

November 18, 2023

The bus was late but the driver still managed to get us to Cape Town on time. The driving was excellent. Coach staff were polite and helpful.

Brendan V.

May 14, 2023

The first pick up trip was delayed. The return trip was on time.

Elisabeth K.

June 4, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,326 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,943 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

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.

Intercity Xpress

3/511,777 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

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.

APM WC

2/53,000 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ashton, ZA to Cape Town 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 Ashton to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ashton to Cape Town start from $23. The average price for this route is around $27. 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 Ashton to Cape Town?
The average bus trip duration from Ashton to Cape Town is 3h, covering a distance of 94 miles (152 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 5m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Ashton to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ashton to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Ashton to Cape Town at 3:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ashton to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Ashton to Cape Town generates an estimated 4 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 Ashton to Cape Town?
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 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ashton to Cape Town?
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 has the most timely service from Ashton to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Ashton to Cape Town?
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.

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The cheapest trip from Ashton, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $37 for a bus ticket from Ashton, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2026-01-09.

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.