Bus Cathcart to Bloemfontein: Trip Overview
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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.
Based on 352 reviews, the company was rated 1.8 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 $16.00
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 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.
Based on 2004 reviews, the company was rated 1.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $25.00
Cathcart to Bloemfontein Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 8 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 5:50PM - 9:40PM |
Minimum Price | $16 |
Average Ticket Price | $30 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 5h10m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 5h50m |
Distance | 226 miles (364 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Delta Coaches |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Cathcart and Bloemfontein?
Police Station, Carnavon Road, Cathcart, 5310, South Africa
Cathcart - Police Station, Carnavon RoadN1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South60 Park Rd, Willows, Tourist Centre, Park Road (next to Municipal Swimming Pool)
Bloemfontein Tourist Centren8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Engen MangaungFrequently asked questions for your trip Cathcart - Bloemfontein
The bus is the best choice to get to Bloemfontein without a car. 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.
The travel time from Cathcart to Bloemfontein is about 5h 50m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 5h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 227 miles (365 km) that separate the two cities.
The distance separating Cathcart and Bloemfontein is 227 miles (365 km).
You can choose from 8 travel times and travel with Intercape, APM WC and Eagle Liner. The number of buses running from Cathcart to Bloemfontein may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Cathcart to Bloemfontein by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.
The bus service operates between 5:50 PM and 9:40 PM.
Most of the buses traveling from Cathcart to Bloemfontein leave from Cathcart - Police Station, Carnavon Road and arrive at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from Cathcart to Bloemfontein by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $16, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.
You can expect to pay around $30 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $16 and $54, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.
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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cathcart to Bloemfontein, 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 Cathcart to Bloemfontein.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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Popular Buses Connecting Cathcart
Buses Leaving from Cathcart
- Bus from Cathcart to Johannesburg
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Buses Going to Cathcart
- Bus from Johannesburg to Cathcart
- Bus Cape Town - Cathcart
- Port Elizabeth - Cathcart
- Bus from Queenstown to Cathcart
- Bus East London - Cathcart
- Pretoria - Cathcart
- Bus from King William’s Town to Cathcart
- Bus Stutterheim - Cathcart
- Aliwal North - Cathcart
- Bus from Mthatha to Cathcart
- Bus Mossel Bay - Cathcart
- Midrand - Cathcart
- Bus from Cradock to Cathcart
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- Bothaville - Cathcart
Popular Buses Connecting Bloemfontein
Buses Leaving from Bloemfontein
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Cape Town
- Bus Bloemfontein - Port Elizabeth
- Bloemfontein - Mthatha
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Kimberley
- Bus Bloemfontein - East London
- Bloemfontein - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Welkom
- Bus Bloemfontein - Queenstown
- Bloemfontein - Ladysmith
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Vanderbijlpark
- Bus Bloemfontein - George
- Bloemfontein - Bethlehem
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- Bus Bloemfontein - Kuruman
Buses Going to Bloemfontein
- Bus from Durban to Bloemfontein
- Bus Pretoria - Bloemfontein
- Cape Town - Bloemfontein
- Bus from East London to Bloemfontein
- Bus Mthatha - Bloemfontein
- Kimberley - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Bloemfontein
- Welkom - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Vereeniging to Bloemfontein
- Bus Bethlehem - Bloemfontein
- Ladysmith - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Queenstown to Bloemfontein
- Bus Vanderbijlpark - Bloemfontein
- Potchefstroom - Bloemfontein
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Bus Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Bus Pretoria - Cape Town
- Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
- Bus Durban - Cape Town
- Cape Town - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - Durban
- Bloemfontein - Durban
- Bus from East London to Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - King William’s Town
- Bloemfontein - Pretoria