Bus from Beaufort West to Mthatha: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Beaufort West to Mthatha on May 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
Beaufort West - Total Garage
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)Cheapest
Makalala TransportBus
Total Garage, Crn Donkin St. and R61
MTHATHA (RAILWAY) - Mthatha Railway Station,King Edward StreetFastest
Mavumisa TransportBus
BEAUFORT WEST
Circle Triangle Bus Rank - MthathaNo tags
BadelaBus
BEAUFORT WEST
Circle Triangle Bus Rank - MthathaNo tags
Intercape MainlinerBus
Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 9:40 AM SAST.

Get from Beaufort West to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
9h 35mAverage Duration
366 milesDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Beaufort West to Mthatha by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Beaufort West to Mthatha?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Beaufort West to Mthatha start from PEN 111. The average price for this route is around PEN 164. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Beaufort West to Mthatha?

    The average bus trip duration from Beaufort West to Mthatha is 9h 35m, covering a distance of 366 miles (589 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 15m and is operated by Makalala Transport.

  3. Which bus companies service the Beaufort West to Mthatha route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Jobela Star, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Makalala Transport, Badela, Mavumisa Transport, Flexi City Connect, Gxaweni.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Beaufort West to Mthatha?

    The earliest bus departs from Beaufort West to Mthatha at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Beaufort West to Mthatha?

    A bus trip from Beaufort West to Mthatha generates an estimated 14.724350000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Beaufort West to Mthatha?

    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 45780 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Beaufort West to Mthatha?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Beaufort West to Mthatha?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Beaufort West to Mthatha?

    According to Busbud traveler 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
05/03
PEN 104
05/04
PEN 104
Today
PEN 104
05/06
PEN 104
05/07
No data
05/08
PEN 123
05/09
PEN 122
05/10
PEN 122
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Beaufort West to Mthatha was searched and found on May 3, 2026 with a price of PEN 104

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

You can expect to pay from PEN 104 to PEN 339 for a bus ticket from Beaufort West to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 104 which is on 2026-05-06.

Usually Flexi City Connect 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.

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