Is there a way to reach East London from Cradock without a car?

The best way to travel from Cradock to East London is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long is the bus ride from Cradock to East London?

Traveling from Cradock to East London takes about 5h 15m on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 4h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 146 miles (235 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Cradock and East London?

The distance between the two cities is 146 miles (235 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cradock to East London?

If you're headed to East London from Cradock, chances are that your bus will depart from Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors) and arrive at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What is the cheapest way to get from Cradock to East London?

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. $21 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to East London from Cradock.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Cradock to East London?

The average bus ticket price from Cradock to East London is $23. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $21 and $39, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Cradock to East London Bus Tickets

TodayMay 8

from $22

TomorrowMay 9

from $20

SatMay 10

from $20

SunMay 11

from $23

MonMay 12

TueMay 13

WedMay 14

ThuMay 15

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 9 at 5:55am
Departure city: Cradock
Departure location: Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel
Arrival time: May 9 at 11:10am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 15m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 9 at 4:45am
Departure city: Cradock
Departure location: Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)
Arrival time: May 9 at 9:40am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: EAST LONDON (STATION STR) - Station street, next to Royal Hotel
Operated by: Wez We Coaches
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 55m
Departure time: May 9 at 5:55am
Departure city: Cradock
Departure location: Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel
Arrival time: May 9 at 11:10am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 15m
Departure time: May 9 at 2:35am
Departure city: Cradock
Departure location: Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)
Arrival time: May 9 at 8:30am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
Operated by: APMWC
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 55m
Departure time: May 9 at 4:45am
Departure city: Cradock
Departure location: Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)
Arrival time: May 9 at 9:40am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: EAST LONDON (STATION STR) - Station street, next to Royal Hotel
Operated by: Wez We Coaches
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 55m

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Bus Cradock to East London: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23

Average bus trip duration5h 15m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure2:35am

Distance146 miles (234 km)

Latest bus departure5:55am

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/539,619 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.

Intercape Cradock East London recent customer reviews

Perhaps something happened to cause the late arrival, problem is I was never informed. For a second I thought I missed the bus.

Mapaseka M.

September 3, 2022

Was good and felt so safe

Hlonela M.

June 18, 2024

Improve on time

Emihle B.

October 30, 2022

ilulaBus

2/5816 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Based on 816 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. ilulaBus ticket prices on this trip start at $27.00

ilulaBus Cradock East London recent customer reviews

I got the worst experience ever,the bus was 2 hours late and on top of that the bus driver was very rude to me.Am never using Ilula bus again.

Philiswa M.

August 13, 2023

APM WC

2/51,786 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.4

Based on 1786 reviews, the company was rated 1.9 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 $21.00

APMWC Cradock East London recent customer reviews

My sister was dropped in Queenstown as she was told on their side it shows she only paid to Queenstown. Had to wait for the offices to open after 9h00 am. They did however take her to the taxi and gave her money to continue her journey. Was not nice, shame those drivers 😕

Jeffrey C.

August 20, 2024

WEZWECOACHES

1.5/5485 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness1.8

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/52,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 2142 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $22.00

Big Sky Cradock East London recent customer reviews

The bus got there on the exact scheduled time, and I appreciated the courtesy call they gave when the driver was not seeing me

Bomi S.

September 16, 2024

FFGERTSE

1.5/5373 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness2.1

Wifi0.1

Intercity Xpress

3/58,922 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

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.

Chilwans Express

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

Cradock to East London Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cradock and East London?

Stops in Cradock

A - Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)

Stops in East London

A - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

B - Windmill Mall

C - East London Station

D - Railway Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cradock - East London

Is there a way to reach East London from Cradock without a car?
How long is the bus ride from Cradock to East London?
What is the distance between Cradock and East London?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cradock to East London?
What is the cheapest way to get from Cradock to East London?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Cradock to East London?

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

Best price found

05/06

$19

05/07

$23

Today

$22

05/09

$20

05/10

$20

05/11

$23

05/12

No data

05/13

$19

The cheapest trip from Cradock to East London was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $31 for a bus ticket from Cradock to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-05-13.

Usually WEZWECOACHES 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cradock and East London!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cradock to East London, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cradock to East London that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cradock to East London while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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Bus Tickets from Cradock to East London

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Bus Cradock to East London: Trip Overview

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Intercape Cradock East London recent customer reviews

ilulaBus Cradock East London recent customer reviews

APMWC Cradock East London recent customer reviews

Big Sky Cradock East London recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Cradock and East London?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cradock - East London

Is there a way to reach East London from Cradock without a car?

How long is the bus ride from Cradock to East London?

What is the distance between Cradock and East London?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cradock to East London?

What is the cheapest way to get from Cradock to East London?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Cradock to East London?

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