Bus from Cape Town to East London: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Cape Town to East London on November 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWC
    Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
    EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, QuigneyCheapest
    Intercape Mainliner
      Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
      Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)Fastest
      Big Sky
        Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
        Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)No tags
        Intercape Mainliner
          Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
          Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)No tags
          Intercity Xpress
            Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
            Railway StationNo tags

            Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:50 PM SAST.

            Compare 2 ways to go from Cape Town to East London

            We recommend taking the shuttle

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2shuttle per day
            15h 45mAverage Duration
            538 milesDistance
            27kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$20 - $121Average Duration16h 15m
            22kg CO₂e
            Shuttle
            Average Price$40 - $40Average Duration15h 45m
            27kg CO₂e

            Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to East London by bus

            Find cheapest prices for buses

            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

            Best price found
            11/08
            $22
            11/09
            $22
            Today
            $22
            11/11
            $22
            11/12
            $21
            11/13
            $21
            11/14
            $21
            11/15
            $21
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to East London was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $21

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

            You can expect to pay from $21 to $116 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-12.

            Usually Jacobs Coaches, Big Sky 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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