Bus Swinburne to Mthatha: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Swinburne to Mthatha

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

today

$26

tomorrow

$49

Sunday

$50

Monday

$50

Tuesday

$52

Wednesday

$54

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 50m	9:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	4:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Delta Coaches	11h 0m	10:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	9:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	First Class	$43	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Greyhound South Africa	8h 50m	9:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	5:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Citiliner	8h 50m	11:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Eagle Liner	8h 25m	11:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:25 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 50m	9:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	4:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	9h 30m	9:55 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:25 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Intercape	9h 0m	10:30 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Intercape	9h 20m	10:30 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:50 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Intercape	9h 45m	9:55 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:40 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound South Africa	8h 50m	9:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	5:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Citiliner	8h 50m	11:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercape	9h 0m	10:30 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 10:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Intercape	9h 20m	10:30 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 10:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 50m	9:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	4:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 10m	9:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	5:10 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Intercape	7h 50m	9:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	4:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	9h 45m	9:55 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:40 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Intercape	9h 20m	10:30 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:50 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Intercape	9h 30m	9:55 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:25 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 0m	10:30 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 10:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Intercape	9h 20m	10:30 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 10:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 50m	9:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	4:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 10m	9:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	5:10 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Citiliner	8h 50m	11:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Swinburne to Mthatha via Pietermaritzburg, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Swinburne
  Montrose Shell Ultra City
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
- Intercape
  
  5h 40m
  
  0
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Citiliner	8h 50m	11:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Intercape	9h 20m	10:30 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:50 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 10:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Intercape	9h 0m	10:30 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	7:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 10:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Greyhound South Africa	8h 50m	9:00 PM	Swinburne	Montrose Shell Ultra City	5:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Swinburne to Mthatha via Pietermaritzburg, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Swinburne
  Montrose Shell Ultra City
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Montrose Shell Ultra City, Swinburne (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
- Intercape
  
  5h 40m
  
  0
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Pietermaritzburg
  Burger St. Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Swinburne to Mthatha is $26 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Swinburne to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa that travel 12 times every day by bus from Swinburne to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swinburne to Mthatha starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	7h 50m
Earliest Bus	9:00 PM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	225.4 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner, Delta Coaches and Eagle Liner

Cheapest bus connections from Swinburne to Mthatha

Every day, 12 buses from 6 bus companies leave Swinburne for Mthatha: 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

$59

Sunday 12/07

$50

Monday 12/08

$50

Tuesday 12/09

$52

Wednesday 12/10

$54

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$66

Saturday 12/13

$64

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

How to save money travelling from Swinburne to Mthatha

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 Swinburne to Mthatha 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 Swinburne to Mthatha, 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 Swinburne to Mthatha are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Swinburne to Mthatha

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

Intercape from Swinburne to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$26
Fastest Bus	7h 50m
Earliest Bus	9:00 PM
Last Bus	10:55 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Citiliner from Swinburne to Mthatha

Here you will find the key facts about the Citiliner bus route Swinburne to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price	$54
Fastest Bus	8h 50m
Earliest Bus	11:00 PM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Eagle Liner from Swinburne to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$54
Fastest Bus	8h 10m
Earliest Bus	11:00 PM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	11/15/2025

All bus stations and stops in Swinburne and Mthatha

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

Montrose Shell Ultra City

Highway, Swinburne, Private Bag X3017, N3

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swinburne to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Swinburne to Mthatha bus

How much does a Swinburne Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 7h 50m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $77. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Mthatha.

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

Every day, the Swinburne to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Swinburne to Mthatha take?

The fastest bus from Swinburne to Mthatha is offered by Intercape and takes 7h 50m. 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 Swinburne to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Swinburne starts at 9:00 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 Swinburne to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Swinburne for Mthatha starts at 11:00 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 Swinburne Mthatha route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Swinburne and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Swinburne and Mthatha 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 Greyhound South Africa.

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

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

Economy

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

First Class

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Swinburne and to Mthatha

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