What is the travel distance from Mthatha to Uitenhage?

Mthatha and Uitenhage are 248 miles (399 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mthatha to Uitenhage?

The majority of buses traveling from Mthatha to Uitenhage start their journey at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City and wind up at Uitenhage - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Mthatha to Uitenhage from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Uitenhage on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	Cheapest
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	Fastest
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	9h 20m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	9h 20m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Uitenhage on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	Cheapest
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	Fastest
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	9h 20m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	9h 20m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Uitenhage on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	Cheapest
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	Fastest
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	9h 20m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	9h 20m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Uitenhage on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	Cheapest
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	Fastest
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h 50m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	9h 20m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	9h 20m	8:15am	Intercape office, 84 Constitution Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:41 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Mthatha to Uitenhage

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Uitenhage. The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

8h 50mAverage Duration

247 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $45	Average Duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$29 - $51	Average Duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Uitenhage?

Stops in Mthatha

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

Stops in Uitenhage

A
Uitenhage - Total Garage, 62 Caledon Street
Total Garage, Total Cannon Hill,, 62 Caledon Street

Compare bus companies

Big Sky

3.5/53,018 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,278 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.

Eagle Liner Mthatha Uitenhage recent customer reviews

The bus is not neat/clean. I had to sit on a seat where there was something like gum. The inputs to charge the phone is loose. There were altercations, one with a passenger and the other with a driver of a car where an accident almost occurred.

Priscilla N.

November 7, 2020

The bus was 2 hours late! No notice was provided!

Nozakhele D.

May 20, 2024

I will never take that bus again

Kwakuhle M.

April 11, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mthatha to Uitenhage by bus

What is the travel distance from Mthatha to Uitenhage?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$21

11/21

$43

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$22

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$41

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$24

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$22

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$20

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$20

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Uitenhage was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $48 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Uitenhage based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-26.