Bus Mthatha to East London: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to East London

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

today

$11

tomorrow

$11

Sunday

$14

Monday

$14

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$14

Thursday

$14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	3h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 12:45:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	3h 50m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 AM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 5m	4:55 AM	Mthatha	Station	9:00 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 4:55:00 AM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
APM	3h 10m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 2:30:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 45m	6:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	9:45 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 AM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	3h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	3h 50m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 AM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 30m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:25 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 10:55:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
APM	3h 10m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 45m	6:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	9:45 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	3h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 12:45:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	3h 20m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 12:00:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
APM	3h 10m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:30:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 45m	6:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	9:45 AM	East London	Windmill Mall	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM to Windmill Mall, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:00 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	3h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	4h 10m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
APM	3h 10m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Eagle Liner	3h 10m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 30m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:25 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 20m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:20 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 12:00:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	4h 15m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	3:45 PM	East London	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 11:30:00 AM to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
APM	3h 10m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:30:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 45m	6:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	9:45 AM	East London	Windmill Mall	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM to Windmill Mall, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:00 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 1:45:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	3h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 12:45:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	3h 20m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:20 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 12:00:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
APM	3h 10m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:30:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 0m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:25 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:25:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:00 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 1:45:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	3h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 12:45:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	3h 50m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 AM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
APM	3h 10m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 2:30:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 45m	6:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	9:45 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 AM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:00 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 PM to Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to East London is $11 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and East London

See here how frequent the connections between Mthatha and East London are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 91 daily buses from Mthatha to East London. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 51 daily coaches between Mthatha and East London.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 211 buses from Mthatha to East London, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and East London, with 93 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to East London

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel 79 times every day by bus from Mthatha to East London in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to East London starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	79 Ø
Distance	112.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, APM, Greyhound South Africa, City to City and Eagle Liner

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to East London

Every day, 79 buses from 7 bus companies leave Mthatha for East London: 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

$11

Saturday 12/06

$20

Sunday 12/07

$14

Monday 12/08

$14

Tuesday 12/09

$20

Wednesday 12/10

$20

Thursday 12/11

$14

Friday 12/12

$20

Saturday 12/13

$20

Sunday 12/14

$21

Monday 12/15

$14

Tuesday 12/16

$20

Wednesday 12/17

$25

Thursday 12/18

$14

Friday 12/19

$14

Saturday 12/20

$25

Sunday 12/21

$11

Monday 12/22

$14

Tuesday 12/23

$11

Wednesday 12/24

$14

Thursday 12/25

$14

Friday 12/26

$20

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to East London

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Mthatha to East London, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to East London. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to East London, with $11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to East London

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 Mthatha to East London 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 Mthatha to East London, 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 Mthatha to East London are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to East London

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

Intercape from Mthatha to East London

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Mthatha to East London:

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:20 AM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	51 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

City to City from Mthatha to East London

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Mthatha to East London:

Cheapest Price	$11
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:45 PM
Last Bus	1:15 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Eagle Liner from Mthatha to East London

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Mthatha to East London:

Cheapest Price	$25
Fastest Bus	2h 55m
Earliest Bus	12:30 PM
Last Bus	12:45 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and East London

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Intercape Office Bus Station

Moore St 126

Windmill Mall

Moore St 128

CALTEX RUDOLPHS Gas Station

Cozy Nest Guest House e. London Hotel

Jameson Road

Highgate

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to East London

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to East London bus

How much does a Mthatha East London bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 3h 30m to reach East London. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $69. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to East London.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to East London bus route is served by approximately 79 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to East London is offered by Intercape and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in East London from Mthatha starts at 12:20 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 Mthatha to East London?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for East London starts at 11:55 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 Mthatha East London route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and East London?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and East London 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, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Mthatha to East London 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 Mthatha East London 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 Mthatha East London 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 Mthatha to East London on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to East London

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