Bus Paarl to East London: Trip Overview
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Based on 814 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 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 $25.00
Based on 367 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $17.00
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.
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 Paarl East London recent customer reviews
very small with a stinking toilet and cockcroaches
It get in Paarl on time and drivers was driving fine
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.
Paarl to East London Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 17 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 7:10AM - 8:45PM |
Minimum Price | $17 |
Average Ticket Price | $30 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 13h15m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 15h40m |
Distance | 518 miles (835 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | Big Sky, APM WC, Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Paarl and East London?
Shell Garage, C/O Suid and Hoof Street, Southern Paarl, Paarl, 7624, South Africa
Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof StreetIntercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
Railway StationWindmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
Windmill Mall37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
East London StationFrequently asked questions for your trip Paarl - East London
The bus is the best choice to get to East London without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.
The travel time from Paarl to East London is about 15h 40m, although the fastest bus will take 13h 15m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 518 miles (835 km) that separate the two cities.
About 518 miles (835 km) separate Paarl and East London.
You can choose from 17 travel times and travel with Big Sky, APM WC and Intercape. The number of buses from Paarl to East London can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Paarl to East London as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.
The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 7:10 AM and ending at 8:45 PM.
The majority of buses traveling from Paarl to East London start their journey at Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street and wind up at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park). These are the main departure and arrival 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 Paarl to East London by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $17.
The average price of a one-way ticket from Paarl to East London is $30. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $17 to $97, so it's good to do your research before booking.
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paarl to East London, as early as possible.
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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 Paarl
Buses Leaving from Paarl
- Bus from Paarl to Cape Town
- Bus Paarl - Queenstown
- Paarl - Johannesburg
- Bus from Paarl to George
- Bus Paarl - Mthatha
- Paarl - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Paarl to Bloemfontein
- Bus Paarl - Pretoria
- Paarl - Kimberley
- Bus from Paarl to Mossel Bay
- Bus Paarl - Durban
- Paarl - East London
- Bus from Paarl to Oudtshoorn
- Bus Paarl - Knysna
- Paarl - Cofimvaba
Buses Going to Paarl
- Bus from Stellenbosch to Paarl
- Bus Southgate - Paarl
- Johannesburg - Paarl
- Bus from Queenstown to Paarl
- Bus Cape Town - Paarl
- Port Elizabeth - Paarl
- Bus from Mthatha to Paarl
- Bus Bloemfontein - Paarl
- Pretoria - Paarl
- Bus from Kimberley to Paarl
- Bus George - Paarl
- Durban - Paarl
- Bus from Laingsburg to Paarl
- Bus Mossel Bay - Paarl
- Malmesbury - Paarl
Popular Buses Connecting East London
Buses Leaving from East London
- Bus from East London to Cape Town
- Bus East London - Durban
- East London - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from East London to Bloemfontein
- Bus East London - Pretoria
- East London - Mthatha
- Bus from East London to George
- Bus East London - Pietermaritzburg
- East London - Queenstown
- Bus from East London to Kokstad
- Bus East London - Grahamstown
- East London - Aliwal North
- Bus from East London to Port Shepstone
- Bus East London - Mossel Bay
- East London - Welkom
Buses Going to East London
- Bus from Cape Town to East London
- Bus Johannesburg - East London
- Durban - East London
- Bus from Pretoria to East London
- Bus Bloemfontein - East London
- Port Elizabeth - East London
- Bus from Mthatha to East London
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - East London
- George - East London
- Bus from Queenstown to East London
- Bus Kokstad - East London
- Grahamstown - East London
- Bus from Port Shepstone to East London
- Bus Aliwal North - East London
- Bellville - East London
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