How much is the bus ticket from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mount Frere to Grahamstown start at R 424. The average price for this route is around R 684. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?

The average bus journey time from Mount Frere to Grahamstown is 8h, covering a distance of 354 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 10m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Mount Frere to Grahamstown route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus departs from Mount Frere to Grahamstown at 11:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?

A bus trip from Mount Frere to Grahamstown produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45626 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?

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 Mount Frere to Grahamstown?

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 Mount Frere to Grahamstown from R 438 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mount Frere to Grahamstown on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:30	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	9h 5m	22:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Mount Frere to Grahamstown on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	8h	05:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	Cheapest
Bus	22:20	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	7h 55m	06:15	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	9h 10m	22:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	13:30	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	9h 5m	22:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	13:15	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	9h 10m	22:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

Next departures from Mount Frere to Grahamstown on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	9h 5m	22:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	7h 35m	06:05	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	9h 10m	22:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	21:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	8h	05:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	11:50	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	7h 55m	19:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures from Mount Frere to Grahamstown on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	9h 5m	22:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	7h 35m	06:05	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	9h 10m	22:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	21:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	8h	05:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	11:50	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	7h 55m	19:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures from Mount Frere to Grahamstown on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	9h 5m	22:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	7h 35m	06:05	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	9h 10m	22:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	21:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	8h	05:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	11:50	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	7h 55m	19:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures from Mount Frere to Grahamstown on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	9h 5m	22:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	7h 35m	06:05	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	9h 10m	22:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	21:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	8h	05:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	11:50	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	7h 55m	19:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures from Mount Frere to Grahamstown on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	9h 5m	22:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	7h 35m	06:05	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	9h 10m	22:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	21:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	8h	05:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	11:50	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	7h 55m	19:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures from Mount Frere to Grahamstown on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	9h 5m	22:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	7h 35m	06:05	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	9h 10m	22:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	21:30	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	8h	05:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	11:50	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	7h 55m	19:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:04 AM SAST.

Get from Mount Frere to Grahamstown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just R 424, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

8hAverage duration

354 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Mount Frere and Grahamstown?

Stops in Mount Frere

A
1 Main Street - Mount Frere
1 Main St, Mount Frere, 5090, South Africa

Stops in Grahamstown

A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 45773 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at R 548

Intercape Mainliner Mount Frere Grahamstown recent customer reviews

First the bus was 3hrs late Secondly the bus was smelling pe i couldn't even drink water inside the bus it was so difficult to breath cause it was smelling pee

Nandipha D.

8 January 2025

the bus was late as always.

Samkelisiwe S.

21 January 2025

It is indeed a good bus

Zamadinda G.

5 May 2021

APM WC

2/53 119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/512 045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53 438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mount Frere to Grahamstown by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mount Frere to Grahamstown start at R 424. The average price for this route is around R 684. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?
The average bus journey time from Mount Frere to Grahamstown is 8h, covering a distance of 354 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 10m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Mount Frere to Grahamstown route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?
The earliest bus departs from Mount Frere to Grahamstown at 11:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?
A bus trip from Mount Frere to Grahamstown produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45626 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Mount Frere to Grahamstown?
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 Mount Frere to Grahamstown?
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

27/01

R 1 081

28/01

R 971

Today

R 684

30/01

R 1 236

31/01

R 831

01/02

R 772

02/02

R 834

03/02

R 665

The cheapest trip from Mount Frere to Grahamstown was searched and found on 03 Feb 2026 with a price of R 665

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

You can expect to pay from R 665 to R 1 714 for a bus ticket from Mount Frere to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 665, which is on 2026-02-03.

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.