How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to East London?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to East London start from $17. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus trip duration from Mthatha to East London is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 110 miles (178 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Mthatha to East London route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , Intercity Xpress , Eagle Liner , APM WC , Greyhound South Africa , Jacobs Coaches .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mthatha to East London?

The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to East London at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to East London?

A bus trip from Mthatha to East London generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Mthatha to East London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 44567 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mthatha to East London?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Mthatha to East London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mthatha to East London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Mthatha to East London from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to East London on December 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	3h 10m	5:40pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	3h 30m	9:00am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	3h 45m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to East London on December 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	3h 10m	5:40pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	3h 30m	9:00am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	3h 45m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to East London on December 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	3h 10m	5:40pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	3h 30m	9:00am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	3h 45m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to East London on December 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	3h 10m	5:40pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	3h 30m	9:00am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	3h 45m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to East London on December 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	3h 10m	5:40pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	3h	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	3h 45m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to East London on December 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	3h 45m	3:45pm	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	3h 30m	9:00am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 45m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	3h 45m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:33 PM SAST.

Get from Mthatha to East London

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

110 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and East London?

Stops in Mthatha

A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
Visit page
B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa

Stops in East London

A
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
Visit page
B
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
Visit page
C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,758 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers have reported that the bus was extremely late, causing them to miss their flights. However, some customers mentioned that despite delays, the drivers were courteous and they had an enjoyable ride. Overall, there are mixed reviews about InterCape Mainliner's service quality.

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha East London recent customer reviews

I didn’t enjoy anything about the trip, first of all the bus was more than 2 hours late and the supervisor and agent at customer service were very rude

Lebogang M.

June 22, 2025

Intercape, this is absolutely ridiculous! I was supposed to leave at 07:30 for East London, but your bus only showed up at 11:00. It’s now 15:00, and I’m still on this bus when I should have arrived at 10:00! This is beyond unacceptable!

Wendy T.

January 4, 2025

My main complaint would be the late arrival of the bus. I know that the driver is not always able to control the road conditions, but making me wait 2 hours after midnight is unacceptable. The bus trip itself is tiring enough.

Christian V.

October 6, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,223 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,436 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 Mthatha East London recent customer reviews

The issued ticket stated departure 1235 but on checking in I'm told actual time is 1450.

Dave L.

October 28, 2024

They have no sense of time, they were 2hrs late, then when the bus arrived they told me it was full, so I had to go into a different bus which was such an inconvenience

Oyena M.

July 15, 2024

I had an amazing experience from mthatha to East london. what i like is that it reached the station on time and what i didnt like is that their seat had a certain smell.

Luyanda M.

March 30, 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510,639 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

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.

APM WC

2/52,874 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,251 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Jacobs Coaches

2.5/594 reviews

Staff3.2

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mthatha to East London by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to East London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to East London start from $17. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to East London?
The average bus trip duration from Mthatha to East London is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 110 miles (178 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Mthatha to East London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Jacobs Coaches.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mthatha to East London?
The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to East London at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to East London?
A bus trip from Mthatha to East London generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Mthatha to East London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 44567 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mthatha to East London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Mthatha to East London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mthatha to East London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/19

$22

12/20

$21

Today

$21

12/22

$21

12/23

$21

12/24

$21

12/25

$21

12/26

$18

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to East London was searched and found on Dec 26, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $109 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-12-26.

Usually Greyhound South Africa, 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.