How much is the bus ticket from Cradock to Mthatha?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cradock to Mthatha start from $29. The average price for this route is around $68. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cradock to Mthatha?

The average bus travel time from Cradock to Mthatha is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 301 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Badela .

Which bus companies service the Cradock to Mthatha route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Big Sky , Makalala Transport , Badela , Mavumisa Transport , Gxaweni , Flexi City Connect , APM WC , Naledi Luxury Liner , Nobles .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cradock to Mthatha?

The earliest bus departs from Cradock to Mthatha at 2:45am. And the latest bus departs at 6:25am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cradock to Mthatha?

A bus trip from Cradock to Mthatha generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cradock to Mthatha?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cradock to Mthatha?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cradock to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cradock to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cradock to Mthatha from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cradock to Mthatha on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45am	Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Str, Cradock	6h 25m	11:10am	MTHATHA	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Calata St. - Shell Garage	4h 45m	10:15am	MTHATHA (RAILWAY) - Mthatha Railway Station,King Edward Street	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	CRADOCK	5h 15m	10:45am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Calata St. - Shell Garage	5h 50m	10:30am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	5h 15m	9:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Cradock to Mthatha on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Str, Cradock	6h 20m	11:10am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Calata St. - Shell Garage	4h 45m	10:15am	MTHATHA (RAILWAY) - Mthatha Railway Station,King Edward Street	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	CRADOCK	5h 15m	10:45am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Calata St. - Shell Garage	5h 50m	10:30am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	5h 15m	9:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 5:12 PM SAST.

Get from Cradock to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

5h 35mAverage Duration

301 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cradock and Mthatha?

Stops in Cradock

A
Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)
Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), Cradock, 5880, South Africa
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Stops in Mthatha

A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
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B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,523 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Eagle Liner

3/510,532 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10532 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at $36

Eagle Liner Cradock Mthatha recent customer reviews

Bus didn't arrived at all I waited 2 hours and decided to call the office only to find out that they have changed the bus to intercity of which didn't also didn't arrived. I saw other buses passed

Ababalwe M.

February 27, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,176 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Makalala Transport

3/5228 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.2

Badela

3.5/5258 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Mavumisa Transport

3/593 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.2

Gxaweni

2/594 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.7

Flexi City Connect

2.5/568 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness3.2

Wifi0.9

APM WC

2/52,829 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Naledi Luxury Liner

2.5/520 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0

Nobles

2/555 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cradock to Mthatha by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cradock to Mthatha?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cradock to Mthatha start from $29. The average price for this route is around $68. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cradock to Mthatha?
The average bus travel time from Cradock to Mthatha is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 301 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Badela.
Which bus companies service the Cradock to Mthatha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Makalala Transport, Badela, Mavumisa Transport, Gxaweni, Flexi City Connect, APM WC, Naledi Luxury Liner, Nobles.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cradock to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from Cradock to Mthatha at 2:45am. And the latest bus departs at 6:25am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cradock to Mthatha?
A bus trip from Cradock to Mthatha generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cradock to Mthatha?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cradock to Mthatha?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cradock to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cradock to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-13

$29

12-14

$33

Today

$49

12-16

$61

12-17

$60

12-18

$83

12-19

$88

12-20

No data

The cheapest trip from Cradock to Mthatha was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cradock to Mthatha, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $179 for a bus ticket from Cradock to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-12-17.

Usually Intercape, Big Sky will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.