What's the distance between Aliwal North and Mthatha by coach?

The distance between Aliwal North and Mthatha by coach is approximately 138 miles (222 km).

What is the best way to go from Aliwal North to Mthatha without a car?

You can travel to Mthatha from Aliwal North by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Aliwal North to Mthatha from US$21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Aliwal North to Mthatha on 30 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:15	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 30m	10:45	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
04:35	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 5m	09:40	Umtata Station	Fastest
04:15	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 30m	10:45	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
04:35	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 5m	09:40	Umtata Station	No tags
04:15	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 30m	10:45	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures from Aliwal North to Mthatha on 31 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:35	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 5m	09:40	Umtata Station	Cheapest
01:35	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	4h 55m	06:30	Shell Ultra City	Fastest
03:55	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 50m	10:45	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
02:05	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	09:00	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
01:35	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	5h 15m	06:50	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures from Aliwal North to Mthatha on 2 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:35	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	5h 15m	06:50	Umtata Station	Cheapest
01:35	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	4h 55m	06:30	Shell Ultra City	Fastest
03:45	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	5h 30m	09:15	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
03:55	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 50m	10:45	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
02:05	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	09:00	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags

Bus Aliwal North to Mthatha: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$28

Average bus trip duration6h

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure01:35

Distance138 miles

Latest bus departure04:35

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Intercape

3.5/542,017 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to customer reviews, the bus service has received positive feedback regarding its overall quality. However, there have been complaints about delays and detours during trips to Mthatha via Butterworth instead of R61. Additionally, customers mentioned long waiting times for police escorts in Queenstown.

Eagle Liner Aliwal North Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was a whole hour late. No communication to alert the travelers. The cell number they have on google went straight to VM. Their system was not updated and therefore couldn’t see my ticket in their list. It was cold. It was noisy. The whole experience was just traumatic.

Ata Bishr N.

26 March 2025

Bus was late by 1 hour and there was no communication or what so ever to inform one about the late bus. There office lines were closed instead of being 24 hours

Sinobom L.

4 October 2023

I never got into the bus infact it never arrived,I waited from 3:40 until 6 in the morning no contact no nothing

Yvounne M.

25 April 2023

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,711 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 9711 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at US$22

Eagle Liner Aliwal North Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was a whole hour late. No communication to alert the travelers. The cell number they have on google went straight to VM. Their system was not updated and therefore couldn’t see my ticket in their list. It was cold. It was noisy. The whole experience was just traumatic.

Ata Bishr N.

26 March 2025

Bus was late by 1 hour and there was no communication or what so ever to inform one about the late bus. There office lines were closed instead of being 24 hours

Sinobom L.

4 October 2023

I never got into the bus infact it never arrived,I waited from 3:40 until 6 in the morning no contact no nothing

Yvounne M.

25 April 2023

APM WC

2/52,330 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.6

WiFi0.5

Based on 2330 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at US$22

Eagle Liner Aliwal North Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was a whole hour late. No communication to alert the travelers. The cell number they have on google went straight to VM. Their system was not updated and therefore couldn’t see my ticket in their list. It was cold. It was noisy. The whole experience was just traumatic.

Ata Bishr N.

26 March 2025

Bus was late by 1 hour and there was no communication or what so ever to inform one about the late bus. There office lines were closed instead of being 24 hours

Sinobom L.

4 October 2023

I never got into the bus infact it never arrived,I waited from 3:40 until 6 in the morning no contact no nothing

Yvounne M.

25 April 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/58,652 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Based on 8652 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at US$26

Eagle Liner Aliwal North Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was a whole hour late. No communication to alert the travelers. The cell number they have on google went straight to VM. Their system was not updated and therefore couldn’t see my ticket in their list. It was cold. It was noisy. The whole experience was just traumatic.

Ata Bishr N.

26 March 2025

Bus was late by 1 hour and there was no communication or what so ever to inform one about the late bus. There office lines were closed instead of being 24 hours

Sinobom L.

4 October 2023

I never got into the bus infact it never arrived,I waited from 3:40 until 6 in the morning no contact no nothing

Yvounne M.

25 April 2023

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,662 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.3

Based on 3662 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at US$22

Eagle Liner Aliwal North Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was a whole hour late. No communication to alert the travelers. The cell number they have on google went straight to VM. Their system was not updated and therefore couldn’t see my ticket in their list. It was cold. It was noisy. The whole experience was just traumatic.

Ata Bishr N.

26 March 2025

Bus was late by 1 hour and there was no communication or what so ever to inform one about the late bus. There office lines were closed instead of being 24 hours

Sinobom L.

4 October 2023

I never got into the bus infact it never arrived,I waited from 3:40 until 6 in the morning no contact no nothing

Yvounne M.

25 April 2023

Makalala Transport

3/5209 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.2

Based on 209 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Makalala Transport ticket prices on this trip start at US$28

Eagle Liner Aliwal North Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was a whole hour late. No communication to alert the travelers. The cell number they have on google went straight to VM. Their system was not updated and therefore couldn’t see my ticket in their list. It was cold. It was noisy. The whole experience was just traumatic.

Ata Bishr N.

26 March 2025

Bus was late by 1 hour and there was no communication or what so ever to inform one about the late bus. There office lines were closed instead of being 24 hours

Sinobom L.

4 October 2023

I never got into the bus infact it never arrived,I waited from 3:40 until 6 in the morning no contact no nothing

Yvounne M.

25 April 2023

Nobles

2/555 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi0.6

Based on 55 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Nobles ticket prices on this trip start at US$65

Eagle Liner Aliwal North Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was a whole hour late. No communication to alert the travelers. The cell number they have on google went straight to VM. Their system was not updated and therefore couldn’t see my ticket in their list. It was cold. It was noisy. The whole experience was just traumatic.

Ata Bishr N.

26 March 2025

Bus was late by 1 hour and there was no communication or what so ever to inform one about the late bus. There office lines were closed instead of being 24 hours

Sinobom L.

4 October 2023

I never got into the bus infact it never arrived,I waited from 3:40 until 6 in the morning no contact no nothing

Yvounne M.

25 April 2023

ZA Bus Companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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Where are the popular stops in Aliwal North and Mthatha?

Stops in Aliwal North

A - Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Aliwal North - Mthatha

What's the distance between Aliwal North and Mthatha by coach?
The distance between Aliwal North and Mthatha by coach is approximately 138 miles (222 km).
What is the best way to go from Aliwal North to Mthatha without a car?
You can travel to Mthatha from Aliwal North by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/08

US$24

29/08

US$28

Today

US$22

31/08

US$21

01/09

US$21

02/09

US$21

03/09

No data

04/09

US$23

The cheapest trip from Aliwal North to Mthatha was searched and found on 2 Sept 2025 with a price of US$21

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

You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$35 for a bus ticket from Aliwal North to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21, which is on 2025-09-02.

Usually Intercape 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.

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Next departures

Bus Aliwal North to Mthatha: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Aliwal North and Mthatha?

Frequently asked questions on the trip Aliwal North - Mthatha

What's the distance between Aliwal North and Mthatha by coach?

What is the best way to go from Aliwal North to Mthatha without a car?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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