How do I get from Cape Town to Bedford without flying?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Bedford without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long is the bus trip from Cape Town to Bedford?

The travel time from Cape Town to Bedford is about 11h 25m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 11h 5m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 452 miles (728 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Cape Town from Bedford?

The distance separating Cape Town and Bedford is 452 miles (728 km).

What is the cheapest way to travel from Cape Town to Bedford?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Cape Town to Bedford by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $31, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

How much does a bus ticket from Cape Town to Bedford cost?

You can expect to pay around $42 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $31 and $104, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Can I take an overnight bus from Cape Town to Bedford?

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Cape Town to Bedford. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

Cape Town to Bedford (Eastern Cape), ZA Bus Tickets

TomorrowMay 29

from $34

FriMay 30

from $34

SatMay 31

from $38

SunJun 1

from $34

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 29 at 6:40pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bus Station - Civic Centre
Arrival time: May 30 at 6:05am
Destination city: Bedford
Destination location: 1 Donkin St - Beford
Operated by: JACOBSCOACHES
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 25m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 29 at 6:45pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: May 30 at 5:50am
Destination city: Bedford
Destination location: Caltex modern service station, Donkin street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 5m
Departure time: May 29 at 6:00pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)
Arrival time: May 30 at 5:50am
Destination city: Bedford
Destination location: Caltex modern service station, Donkin street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 50m
Departure time: May 29 at 6:00pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)
Arrival time: May 30 at 5:50am
Destination city: Bedford
Destination location: Caltex modern service station, Donkin street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 50m
Departure time: May 29 at 6:00pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)
Arrival time: May 30 at 5:50am
Destination city: Bedford
Destination location: Caltex modern service station, Donkin street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 50m

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Bus Cape Town to Bedford: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$42

Average bus trip duration11h 25m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure6:00pm

Distance438 miles (705 km)

Latest bus departure6:45pm

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Intercape

3.5/539,945 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape is a long-distance bus company operating mainly in South Africa, but also in Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. One of the largest and most reputable intercity bus operators in the region, Intercape buses are known for their safety, comfort, and convenience, presenting three bus classes: sleepliner, mainline and budgetliner, each with its own features and level of comfort. Every coach is equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, individual reading lights, reclining seats, and onboard audio/video entertainment to make your journey even more enjoyable. The company operates a network of routes across South Africa and neighboring countries, connecting major cities and towns.

Jacobs Coaches

2/574 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.8

Based on 74 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. Jacobs Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $31.00

JACOBSCOACHES Cape Town Bedford recent customer reviews

Passengers down to Eastern Cape rushing for funerals were not prioritized, were late instead those who are on their way to Cape town preparing to go to school on next week Monday were taken serious

Phineas B.

January 27, 2024

There was no Bus, we were told a car is coming to fetch us and take us to another station as the bus is currently being fixed after waiting almost 2hours for the bus. When the car arrived the driver started making stops to the Townships picking up people only to find out they dropping us at a Taxi rank. Worst experience cause nothing was communicated to us. If we wanted to take a taxi we could have went to the taxi rank n not book a bus definitely never doing a booking with them.

Ntsikakazi C.

December 13, 2023

BADELA

3.5/5197 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.9

Mini Mobile

1/56 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

Two's Tours

1.5/512 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2

Wifi0

BM Tours

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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How do I get from Cape Town to Bedford without flying?
How long is the bus trip from Cape Town to Bedford?
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How much does a bus ticket from Cape Town to Bedford cost?
Can I take an overnight bus from Cape Town to Bedford?

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$34

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$32

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$32

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$36

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You can expect to pay from $31 to $47 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Bedford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-05-29.

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Cape Town to Bedford.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cape Town to Bedford, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cape Town to Bedford.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Cape Town - Bedford (Eastern Cape), ZA

How do I get from Cape Town to Bedford without flying?

How long is the bus trip from Cape Town to Bedford?

How far is Cape Town from Bedford?

What is the cheapest way to travel from Cape Town to Bedford?

How much does a bus ticket from Cape Town to Bedford cost?

Can I take an overnight bus from Cape Town to Bedford?

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