How can I travel from Welkom to East London without flying?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to East London without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to East London from Welkom by bus?

Traveling from Welkom to East London takes about 10h on average, but you can get there in as little as 9h 40m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 355 miles (573 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Welkom to East London?

Welkom and East London are 355 miles (573 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Welkom to East London?

The majority of buses traveling from Welkom to East London start their journey at Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) and wind up at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What is the most affordable way to travel from Welkom to East London?

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $21.

How much are the bus tickets from Welkom to East London?

The bus ticket costs $31 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $21 and $70, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Is there an overnight bus from Welkom to East London?

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Welkom to East London. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

Welkom to East London Bus Tickets

TodayMay 14

from $22

TomorrowMay 15

from $23

FriMay 16

from $23

SatMay 17

from $22

SunMay 18

MonMay 19

TueMay 20

WedMay 21

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 15 at 9:50pm
Departure city: Welkom
Departure location: TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Arrival time: May 16 at 7:50am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Operated by: Eagle Liner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 15 at 9:40pm
Departure city: Welkom
Departure location: TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Arrival time: May 16 at 7:20am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: Railway Station
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 40m
Departure time: May 15 at 10:20pm
Departure city: Welkom
Departure location: Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
Arrival time: May 16 at 10:10am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 50m
Departure time: May 15 at 10:25pm
Departure city: Welkom
Departure location: Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
Arrival time: May 16 at 8:55am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Operated by: Intercape Sleepliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 30m
Departure time: May 15 at 9:40pm
Departure city: Welkom
Departure location: TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Arrival time: May 16 at 7:40am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h

Accepted payments

Compare 2 ways to go from Welkom to East London.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $70	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle	Average Price$39 - $64	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Welkom to East London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

10hAverage Duration

$21Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Welkom to East London: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31

Average bus trip duration10h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure9:40pm

Distance355 miles (571 km)

Latest bus departure10:25pm

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/539,741 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to the users, the drivers were fast, caring, and helpful. The buses were clean and provided good service overall. However, some passengers experienced delays on their return trips and mentioned an unpleasant smell from the toilet on one of the buses.

Intercape Mainliner Welkom East London recent customer reviews

The driver was very helpful. He drove safely. He kept us informed. The bus was clean. The only thing that put me off was the smell of toilet on the bus.

Beatie D.

June 21, 2024

I always us Intercape for my travelling and enjoy it but this time around I pay for two people and we were separated instead of being let to sit next to each other . Ain’t I suppose to sit next to a person I’m going with as we bought two tickets online

Lind S.

August 28, 2023

My trip to East London was good, i enjoyed it but the problem was when i was coming from East London, the died when we got to Queenstown we got delayed with more than 2hours.

Ntombentsha D.

August 11, 2023

Eagle Liner

2.5/58,767 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

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 Welkom East London recent customer reviews

It was very late, they said it was the weather condition, driver number 2 wasn’t nice there were old people who complained about being wet whilst they were inside the bus and the driver said where is the umbrella?, it was cold, charging places were not working. But their driving was fine.

Milani N.

April 9, 2025

The bus came in late and did not report that it will delay. There were no empty chairs and the bus was cold

Liyema N.

September 30, 2024

Late coming and very poor customer care

Xolisile N.

April 19, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/58,992 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Passengers have shared positive feedback about the bus's condition and the politeness of drivers, making for a pleasant travel experience. However, there were consistent mentions of delays in arrival times across several reviews, which affected punctuality. Despite this issue, many travelers expressed satisfaction with their overall journey.

Intercity Xpress Welkom East London recent customer reviews

I was very happy everything was okay Worse part our driver he was very caring and talk active😍 But why ticket yengane zolingana neyomzali 😓🙂‍↕️

Aviwe D.

November 22, 2024

The bus arrived late and that affected the time for arrival at our destination. Otherwise the bus was in good condition. The drivers were polite. Surely I will use Intercity for my next trip.

Cikizwa M.

November 14, 2024

The bus had a breakdown at Rouxville at 2:30am, and no help was send or recovery bus for that matter, we had to 9 hours before being assisted, the intercity express bus company doesnt care about their customers.🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Itumeleng M.

October 14, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Welkom to East London Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Welkom to East London.

Bus service from Welkom to East London will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Discover how much the bus trip from Welkom to East London will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Where are the popular stops in Welkom and East London?

Stops in Welkom

A - Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)

Stops in East London

A - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

B - Railway Station

C - Windmill Mall

D - East London Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Welkom - East London

How can I travel from Welkom to East London without flying?
How long does it take to get to East London from Welkom by bus?
What is the travel distance from Welkom to East London?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Welkom to East London?
What is the most affordable way to travel from Welkom to East London?
How much are the bus tickets from Welkom to East London?
Is there an overnight bus from Welkom to East London?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/12

$22

05/13

$23

Today

$22

05/15

$24

05/16

$24

05/17

$22

05/18

$24

05/19

$23

The cheapest trip from Welkom to East London was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $40 for a bus ticket from Welkom to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-05-17.

Usually SLEEPLINER 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Welkom to East London but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Welkom to East London, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Welkom to East London will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Welkom to East London while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Welkom by bus?

Bus from Welkom to East London

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travelers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travelers no matter where they are in the world. With Busbud, you can buy tickets with confidence. We ensure that you make the most out of your bus trip by partnering up with reliable bus companies from all around the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

Bus Tickets from Welkom to East London

One passenger / one way

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

Compare 2 ways to go from Welkom to East London.

Bus Welkom to East London: Trip Overview

Compare bus companies

Intercape Mainliner Welkom East London recent customer reviews

Eagle Liner Welkom East London recent customer reviews

Intercity Xpress Welkom East London recent customer reviews

Welkom to East London Bus

Where are the popular stops in Welkom and East London?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Welkom - East London

How can I travel from Welkom to East London without flying?

How long does it take to get to East London from Welkom by bus?

What is the travel distance from Welkom to East London?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Welkom to East London?

What is the most affordable way to travel from Welkom to East London?

How much are the bus tickets from Welkom to East London?

Is there an overnight bus from Welkom to East London?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Welkom by bus?

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

People from around the world trust Busbud

Popular Buses Connecting Welkom

Buses Leaving from Welkom

Buses Going to Welkom

Popular Buses Connecting East London

Buses Leaving from East London

Buses Going to East London

Popular routes in this country

Popular airport transfers

Popular international trips