What is the travel distance from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown?

The distance between the two cities is 70 miles (113 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown?

The majority of buses traveling from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown start their journey at Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd and wind up at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street. These are the primary 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.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	1h 40m	8:25am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	55m	3:30pm	Grahamstown (Kimberley Hall)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	1h 40m	8:25am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	6:35am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	1h 35m	8:10am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	2h 10m	9:35pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	1h 50m	9:20am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	55m	3:30pm	Grahamstown (Kimberley Hall)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	1h 40m	8:25am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	1h 30m	9:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	1h 25m	6:55am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	1h 40m	8:25am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	55m	3:30pm	Grahamstown (Kimberley Hall)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	1h 40m	8:25am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	1h 30m	9:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	1h 50m	6:50pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	1h 40m	8:25am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	55m	3:30pm	Grahamstown (Kimberley Hall)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	1h 40m	8:25am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	1h 30m	9:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	1h 50m	6:50pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

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Get from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

68 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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B
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Intercape Office, N Union St, Port Elizabeth Central, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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C
CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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D
Railway Station
Railway Station, Cnr Harbor Road and Strand St, Port Elizabeth
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E
Greenacres - Intercape Depot
19 Nile Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
F
Port Elizabeth
Intercape office, Link Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa

Stops in Grahamstown

A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Intercape

3.5/543,957 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers consistently praise the punctuality and friendliness of the staff. Many reviews highlight comfortable seats, a warm environment, and smooth rides. Passengers also appreciate the assistance provided during their trips, contributing to an overall positive experience with timely arrivals and excellent service from drivers.

Intercape Port Elizabeth Grahamstown recent customer reviews

My trip was nice, the seats were comfortable,the bus was warm and the driver was very friendly. Deserved 5 stars

Phawu G.

July 10, 2023

The ride was quick, safe and disturbance free. However, i did not know my stop was just a street. But the assistance on the bus was great help

Lershay B.

June 25, 2023

1. Very slow customer feedback when bus was late. 2. No information available to waiting passengers when bus was late. 3. Passengers locked out of the office to wait outside for the bus to arrive.

Peter M.

February 18, 2022

APM WC

2/52,727 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510,999 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews. Additionally, one review mentions technical issues with the bus but acknowledges that another bus was immediately sent as a replacement, resulting in an on-time arrival at the destination.

Intercity Xpress Port Elizabeth Grahamstown recent customer reviews

Safe trip bit PE station unsavoury.

Melanie T.

November 1, 2021

Eagle Liner

3/510,299 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 Port Elizabeth Grahamstown recent customer reviews

Very good driver.

Harold W.

May 19, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,024 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,143 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Citiliner

3.5/51,917 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,863 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

Eagle Liner

3/510,299 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 Port Elizabeth Grahamstown recent customer reviews

Very good driver.

Harold W.

May 19, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown by bus

What is the travel distance from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown?

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

$20

11/22

$21

Today

$18

11/24

$20

11/25

$23

11/26

$20

11/27

$22

11/28

$29

The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown was searched and found on Nov 23, 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 Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $93 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.