Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Newcastle, ZA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Newcastle ( (Bus Terminal) - Bus Rank, Newcastle, 2940
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Newcastle (Shell Garage) - Leon Motors Shell Garage, Murchison St, Newcastle Cbd, Newcastle, 2940
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Newcastle (Shell Garage) - Leon Motors Shell Garage, Murchison St, Newcastle Cbd, Newcastle, 2940
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Johannesburg to Newcastle, ZA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$19
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 30m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:30am
Distance255 km
Latest bus departure8:00am

Johannesburg to Newcastle Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Newcastle, ZA

  1. How far is Johannesburg from Newcastle?

    The distance between Johannesburg and Newcastle is approximately 257 km (160 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-31
US$16
08-01
US$16
Today
US$18
08-03
US$16
08-04
US$16
08-05
US$16
08-06
US$17
08-07
US$16
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Newcastle, ZA was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of US$16

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

You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$20 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Newcastle, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16 which is on 2025-08-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Johannesburg and Newcastle!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Johannesburg to Newcastle, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Johannesburg to Newcastle that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Johannesburg to Newcastle, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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