Bus Mthatha to Fort Beaufort: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort from various bus operators like Intercape or APM for the next days.

today

$23

tomorrow

$27

Friday

$27

Saturday

$27

Sunday

$27

Monday

$25

Tuesday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 5m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 35m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	5h 30m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
APM	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 5m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 35m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	5h 30m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
APM	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 5m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 35m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	5h 30m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
APM	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 5m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 35m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	5h 30m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
APM	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 5m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 35m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	5h 30m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
APM	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 5m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 35m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	5h 30m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
APM	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 5m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/5/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/5/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 35m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/5/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/5/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	5h 30m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/5/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/5/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
APM	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:10 PM	Fort Beaufort	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/5/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Fort Beaufort (South Africa) arriving at 5/5/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort is $23 on 4/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Fort Beaufort

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Mthatha and Fort Beaufort.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 42 buses from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Fort Beaufort, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort

Compare all providers like Intercape and APM that travel 7 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	11:40 AM
Latest Bus	1:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	150.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and APM

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Mthatha for Fort Beaufort: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

Wednesday 04/29

$23

Thursday 04/30

$27

Friday 05/01

$27

Saturday 05/02

$27

Sunday 05/03

$27

Monday 05/04

$25

Tuesday 05/05

$26

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$26

Saturday 05/09

$26

Sunday 05/10

$25

Monday 05/11

$26

Tuesday 05/12

$25

Wednesday 05/13

$26

Thursday 05/14

$26

Friday 05/15

$29

Saturday 05/16

$28

Sunday 05/17

$28

Monday 05/18

$30

Tuesday 05/19

$28

Wednesday 05/20

$28

Thursday 05/21

$25

Friday 05/22

$25

Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort

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

With a price starting from $23, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort, with $23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort

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 Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort, 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 Fort Beaufort are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Fort Beaufort

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Bus Station

Grahamstown Road 27

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Fort Beaufort bus

How much does a Mthatha Fort Beaufort bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 7h 5m to reach Fort Beaufort. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $29. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Fort Beaufort.

On average, how many connections are available from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort each day?

Every day, the Mthatha to Fort Beaufort bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort is offered by APM and takes 5h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort?

The earliest bus arriving in Fort Beaufort from Mthatha starts at 11:40 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 Fort Beaufort?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Fort Beaufort starts at 1:15 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 Fort Beaufort route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Fort Beaufort, passengers can travel with Intercape and APM. 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 Fort Beaufort?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Fort Beaufort 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 and APM.

What can I take with me on the Mthatha to Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Mthatha to Fort Beaufort

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Fort Beaufort

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