How far is Somerset West from Mthatha?

Somerset West and Mthatha are 602 miles (970 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Somerset West to Mthatha leave from Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2) and arrive at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Somerset West to Mthatha from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Somerset West to Mthatha on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 25m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 15m	10:45am	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Mthatha on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 25m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	Fastest
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Mthatha on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 25m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Mthatha on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 25m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Mthatha on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 25m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Mthatha on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 25m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Somerset West to Mthatha on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 25m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	18h 35m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	17h 50m	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Somerset West to Mthatha

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Mthatha. The journey takes about 18 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

18h 15mAverage Duration

596 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $121	Average Duration18h 15m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$36 - $131	Average Duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,848 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers have shared positive experiences, highlighting exceptional service and recommending the bus company to others. However, there was a mention of a delay in arrival at Mthatha due to the bus not being on time. Despite this issue, overall feedback remains favorable with an emphasis on quality service.

Intercape Budgetliner Somerset West Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was supposed to be there by shell garage sir lorys pass somerset by 16:30 but it arrived at 18:00. We were supposed to arrive in umThatha at 10:20 but guess what at 15:00 its a second time being disappointed by intercape buses

Zintle M.

November 9, 2025

The bus was stopping every now and then thus resulting in not reaching the place as per estimated time.

Yongeza M.

October 8, 2024

The bus left early at the pick up point or the shuttle that was suppose to pick me up to meet the bus never arrived but something went wrong

Amkele G.

February 26, 2024

APM WC

2/52,713 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Users have reported that the buses are clean and maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the journey. The entertainment options, such as music and movies, were appreciated by passengers. Additionally, many found the drivers to be friendly and helpful. However, some noted issues with communication between staff and passengers during their travels.

APMWC Somerset West Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was clean, it arrived on time, ohw the temperature on the bus was excellent (we were kept warm trough out our journey), I enjoyed the music and movies that they played for us and most importantly the bus was in good condition and not forgetting the driver he was very friendly and helpful

Siziphiwe N.

June 27, 2025

I enjoyed everything and it was nice and clean but it came late about 45 minutes other than that everything was fine

Phakama M.

July 10, 2024

The bus was warm, the driver was not so nice but he was no that bad

Tekolo T.

June 5, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Somerset West and Mthatha?

Stops in Somerset West

A - Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Somerset West to Mthatha by bus

How far is Somerset West from Mthatha?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Somerset West to Mthatha?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$29

11/17

$30

Today

$30

11/19

$33

11/20

$30

11/21

$30

11/22

$30

11/23

$30

The cheapest trip from Somerset West to Mthatha was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $87 for a bus ticket from Somerset West to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Intercape 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.