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Today28 Jun
from US$25
Tomorrow29 Jun
from US$29
Mon30 Jun
from US$26
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Thu3 Jul
from US$24
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Newcastle
    Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$23
Average bus trip duration3h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:50
Distance128 miles

Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Newcastle, ZA

  1. What's the distance between Pietermaritzburg and Newcastle by coach?

    The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Newcastle by coach is approximately 134 miles (216 km).

  2. How can I get from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle without driving?

    You can travel to Newcastle from Pietermaritzburg by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
26/06
US$25
27/06
US$24
Today
US$23
29/06
US$27
30/06
US$24
01/07
No data
02/07
US$20
03/07
US$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle was searched and found on 2 Jul 2025 with a price of US$20

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

You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$38 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$20, which is on 2025-07-02.

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 Pietermaritzburg and Newcastle!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle.

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Did you know?

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 word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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