What is the travel distance from King William’s Town to Somerset West?

The distance separating King William’s Town and Somerset West is 500 miles (805 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from King William’s Town to Somerset West?

The majority of buses traveling from King William’s Town to Somerset West start their journey at King Williams Town Railway Station and wind up at Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus King William’s Town to Somerset West from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for King William’s Town to Somerset West on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35pm	Train station, King Williams Town	13h 20m	5:55am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Train station, King Williams Town	13h	7:30am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Railway Station	15h 55m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Railway Station	16h 20m	7:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	King Williams Town Railway Station	14h 10m	7:20am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures for King William’s Town to Somerset West on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25pm	Railway Station	16h 20m	7:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Train station, King Williams Town	13h	7:30am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Railway Station	15h 55m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Railway Station	16h 20m	7:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	King Williams Town Railway Station	14h 10m	7:20am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures for King William’s Town to Somerset West on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25pm	Railway Station	16h 20m	7:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Train station, King Williams Town	13h	7:30am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Railway Station	15h 55m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Railway Station	16h 20m	7:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Station - Qonce 5601	15h	6:15am	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from King William’s Town to Somerset West

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Somerset West. The journey takes about 14 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

14h 10mAverage Duration

496 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $122	Average Duration14h 10m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$38 - $54	Average Duration17h 30m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in King William’s Town and Somerset West?

Stops in King William’s Town

A
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
Railway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa
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Stops in Somerset West

A
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Shell Garage, before Sir Lowry's Pass (N2), Helderberg Rural, Cape Town, 7135, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,961 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting the drivers' sense of humor and pleasant interactions with fellow passengers. While some mentioned that the air-conditioning was too cold, they appreciated a smooth journey overall.

Intercape Budgetliner King William’s Town Somerset West recent customer reviews

Oh the sense of humor from the drivers, the lovely passengers. Great service

Sinokhanyo Z.

September 13, 2025

I did not enjoy

Dini D.

October 17, 2024

The air-conditioning was too cold. Other than that it was a smooth journey

Siyamanga S.

January 30, 2024

APM WC

2/52,730 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2730 reviews, the company was rated 2 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 $22

APMWC King William’s Town Somerset West recent customer reviews

It was a very terrible experience. The bus was was 6 hours late. There was no sorry, no explanation, nothing. This is the second time such is happening and people are sending warnings regarding this bus.

Sixolile H.

February 4, 2025

I didn't enjoy the trip at all APM service is very very poor the bus arrived late the bus drivers are very rude. Am very disappointed on APM sheim.

Mihlali N.

February 1, 2025

Bus was supposed to be there 16:35 and it got there 02:55 pm,no update whatsover nothing,Im very dissapointed in APM and its the second time

Sinovuyo B.

July 9, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,144 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Intercity Xpress

3/511,001 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

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.

Intercity Xpress King William’s Town Somerset West recent customer reviews

Driver left the passenger without even eating at least 5 minutes

Xola M.

March 15, 2025

The bus was on schedule

Vuyolwethu M.

February 28, 2024

It was terrible and I will never book your buses in my life

Zanele H.

January 7, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,027 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3027 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 $33

Big Sky King William’s Town Somerset West recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the trip. This was the first time that took a long distance with public transport. I was it concerned about the safety. Your drivers put the safety of the passengers first they stuck to the speed limit of the road. They demonstrated good customer care skills. They even protected us against one passenger who attempted to board the bus while was drunk.We could see that he was going to be a nuisance on the bus, but handled him professionally I will definitely use your bus about. Keep up with the good work.

Zwelibanzi M.

October 20, 2023

I loved everything

Sesona T.

March 27, 2025

Very bad,the bus broke down in Grahamstown for 5 consecutive hours.

Ziyanda S.

September 20, 2023

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from King William’s Town to Somerset West by bus

What is the travel distance from King William’s Town to Somerset West?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from King William’s Town to Somerset West?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$23

11/22

$21

Today

$26

11/24

$27

11/25

$27

11/26

$25

11/27

$35

11/28

$27

The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Somerset West was searched and found on Nov 22, 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 King William’s Town to Somerset West, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $54 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Somerset West based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Intercity Xpress 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.