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Compare all timetables for the bus from Ladysmith to Richards Bay

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ladysmith to Richards Bay from various bus operators like Intercape for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$20

Sunday

$32

Monday

$25

Tuesday

$28

Wednesday

$22

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 50m	3:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
	Intercape	6h 25m	2:05 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station		Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 25m	2:05 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop		Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 25m	2:05 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station		Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
	Intercape	6h 50m	3:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station		Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 3:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 25m	2:05 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Stop		Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 50m	3:25 AM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:15 AM	Richards Bay	Bus Station		Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 3:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
	Intercape	6h 25m	2:05 PM	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	8:30 PM	Richards Bay	Bus Station		Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Richards Bay (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ladysmith to Richards Bay is $20 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ladysmith and Richards Bay

See here how frequent the connections between Ladysmith and Richards Bay are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Ladysmith to Richards Bay. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Ladysmith and Richards Bay.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Ladysmith to Richards Bay, while Night sees the fewest connections between Ladysmith and Richards Bay, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ladysmith to Richards Bay

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 2 times every day by bus from Ladysmith to Richards Bay in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ladysmith to Richards Bay starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Bus	3:25 AM
Latest Bus	2:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	137.7 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Ladysmith to Richards Bay

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Ladysmith for Richards Bay: 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

Saturday 12/06

$21

Sunday 12/07

$32

Monday 12/08

$25

Tuesday 12/09

$28

Wednesday 12/10

$24

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$28

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Ladysmith to Richards Bay

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ladysmith to Richards Bay, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ladysmith to Richards Bay. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ladysmith to Richards Bay, with $20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Ladysmith to Richards Bay

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 Ladysmith to Richards Bay 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 Ladysmith to Richards Bay, 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 Ladysmith to Richards Bay are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ladysmith and Richards Bay

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Ladysmith and Richards Bay.

Murchison Street

Murchison Street 206

Engen Tugela 1 Stop South

N3 Hwy

BTI Coachlines

The Oval Shopping Centre

Bus Station

Premium Promenade

Bus Stop

Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ladysmith to Richards Bay

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

FAQs about the Ladysmith to Richards Bay bus

How much does a Ladysmith Richards Bay bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 6h 50m to reach Richards Bay. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ladysmith to Richards Bay?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $37. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Richards Bay.

On average, how many connections are available from Ladysmith to Richards Bay each day?

Every day, the Ladysmith to Richards Bay bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ladysmith to Richards Bay take?

The fastest bus from Ladysmith to Richards Bay is offered by Intercape and takes 6h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ladysmith to Richards Bay?

The earliest bus arriving in Richards Bay from Ladysmith starts at 3:25 AM. 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 Ladysmith to Richards Bay?

The latest bus trip departing from Ladysmith for Richards Bay starts at 2:05 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 Ladysmith Richards Bay route?

When traveling by bus from Ladysmith to Richards Bay, passengers can travel with Intercape. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ladysmith and Richards Bay?

You can check all the direct connections between Ladysmith and Richards Bay 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.

What can I take with me on the Ladysmith to Richards Bay 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 Ladysmith Richards Bay 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 Ladysmith Richards Bay 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 Ladysmith to Richards Bay on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ladysmith to Richards Bay

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ladysmith and to Richards Bay

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