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Compare all timetables for the bus from East London to Pretoria

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from East London to Pretoria from various bus operators like Intercape, Greyhound South Africa or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today
$26
tomorrow
$25
Sunday
$26
Monday
$28
Tuesday
$29
Wednesday
$29
Thursday
$30

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:30 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $26
Intercape 17h 0m 2:10 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 7:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $28
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:05 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $32
Greyhound South Africa 18h 30m 2:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 9:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $33
Intercity Xpress 14h 55m 4:20 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 7:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 17h 0m 2:10 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 7:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $25
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:30 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $32
City to City 16h 20m 12:55 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $38
Greyhound South Africa 18h 30m 2:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 9:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $45
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:05 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $49

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 17h 0m 2:10 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 7:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $26
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:30 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $26
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:05 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $31
Intercity Xpress 14h 55m 4:20 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 7:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $32
Greyhound South Africa 18h 30m 2:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 9:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $35

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Big Sky Intercity 17h 0m 2:10 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 7:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $28
Intercape 15h 50m 4:30 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:20 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $28
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:30 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $32
City to City 16h 20m 12:55 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $38
Greyhound South Africa 18h 30m 2:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 9:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $45

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:30 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $29
Intercape 20h 0m 2:30 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 10:30 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $30
Greyhound South Africa 18h 30m 2:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 9:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $35
City to City 16h 20m 12:55 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $38
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:05 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:30 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $29
Intercape 17h 0m 2:10 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 7:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $37
City to City 16h 20m 12:55 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $38
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:05 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $39
Intercity Xpress 14h 55m 4:20 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 7:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $40

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 20h 0m 2:30 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 10:30 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $30
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:30 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $32
City to City 16h 20m 12:55 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $38
Greyhound South Africa 18h 30m 2:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 9:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $45
Eagle Liner 15h 5m 5:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:05 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $49

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from East London to Pretoria is $24 on 12/14/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between East London and Pretoria

See here how frequent the connections between East London and Pretoria are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 54 daily buses from East London to Pretoria. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 48 daily coaches between East London and Pretoria.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 331 buses from East London to Pretoria, while Evening sees the fewest connections between East London and Pretoria, with 21 offers.

Facts about the bus from East London to Pretoria

Compare all providers like Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Big Sky Intercity that travel 50 times every day by bus from East London to Pretoria in one click! Book your bus ticket from East London to Pretoria starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus $24
Fastest Bus 13h 45m
Earliest Bus 2:10 PM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 50 Ø
Distance 502.8 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, City to City and APM

Cheapest bus connections from East London to Pretoria

Every day, 50 buses from 8 bus companies leave East London for Pretoria: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
Friday 12/05
$26
Saturday 12/06
$25
Sunday 12/07
$26
Monday 12/08
$32
Tuesday 12/09
$29
Wednesday 12/10
$37
Thursday 12/11
$30
Friday 12/12
$24
Saturday 12/13
$28
Sunday 12/14
$24
Monday 12/15
$24
Tuesday 12/16
$30
Wednesday 12/17
$24
Thursday 12/18
$30
Friday 12/19
$24
Saturday 12/20
$24
Sunday 12/21
$24
Monday 12/22
$24
Tuesday 12/23
$24
Wednesday 12/24
$32
Thursday 12/25
$28
Friday 12/26
$28
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from East London to Pretoria

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from East London to Pretoria, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $24, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from East London to Pretoria. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from East London to Pretoria, with $25. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.

How to save money travelling from East London to Pretoria

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from East London to Pretoria in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from East London to Pretoria, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from East London to Pretoria are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from East London to Pretoria

These are the most booked bus companies between East London to Pretoria from our users.

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route East London - Pretoria

Delta Coaches
Christine Saffy, 9/2/2024
Absolutely shocking service. Bus did not arrive at all on route and outbound!!! Had to purchase tickets again on Intercape!!! Gave voucher for outbound non arrival after 22 phone calls of which 20 was ... Absolutely shocking service. Bus did not arrive at all on route and outbound!!! Had to purchase tickets again on Intercape!!! Gave voucher for outbound non arrival after 22 phone calls of which 20 was not answered and two emails. Refuse to give refund !!For the amount of money spend on bus fees you could buy a plane ticket! It’s was a horrible experience and do not not know how Delta Coaches are still trading
Delta Coaches
Dimpho , 8/11/2024
The worst experience!! How does a long distance bus not even have curtains inside? I was trailing from EC to Gauteng, no toilet inside. The seats are uncomfortable. Charging slots are empty, only plu ... The worst experience!! How does a long distance bus not even have curtains inside? I was trailing from EC to Gauteng, no toilet inside. The seats are uncomfortable. Charging slots are empty, only plus minus 6 slots left. Aircon doesn't work. It's a joke honestly

All bus stations and stops in East London and Pretoria

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in East London and Pretoria.

Service and Comfort on the bus from East London to Pretoria

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from East London to Pretoria? Or which bus companies serve the route East London to Pretoria? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the East London to Pretoria bus

How much does a East London Pretoria bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 17h 0m to reach Pretoria. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from East London to Pretoria?

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $89. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pretoria.

On average, how many connections are available from East London to Pretoria each day?

Every day, the East London to Pretoria bus route is served by approximately 50 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from East London to Pretoria take?

The fastest bus from East London to Pretoria is offered by Greyhound South Africa and takes 13h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $38. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from East London to Pretoria?

The earliest bus arriving in Pretoria from East London starts at 2:10 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from East London to Pretoria?

The latest bus trip departing from East London for Pretoria starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the East London Pretoria route?

When traveling by bus from East London to Pretoria, passengers can travel with Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Pretoria?

You can check all the direct connections between East London and Pretoria by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the East London to Pretoria bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the East London Pretoria bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the East London Pretoria bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from East London to Pretoria on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route East London to Pretoria

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to East London and to Pretoria

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to East London and to Pretoria. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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