Bus Tickets from Cape Town to East London

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Next departures for Cape Town to East London on September 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWC
Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, QuigneyCheapest
Intercape Mainliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)Fastest
Big Sky
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)No tags
Greyhound
Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive
East London Windmill ParkNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cape Town to East London.

Average Price$21 - $126Average Duration16h 10m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average Price$37 - $106Average Duration15h 45m
27kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cape Town to East London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

41bus per day
16h 10mAverage Duration
$21Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cape Town to East London: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40
Average bus trip duration16h 10m
Number of daily buses41
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance538 miles (867 km)
Latest bus departure8:45pm

Cape Town to East London Bus

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

Best price found
09/17
$21
09/18
$34
Today
$24
09/20
$21
09/21
$21
09/22
$21
09/23
$21
09/24
$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to East London was searched and found on Sep 24, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $96 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-09-24.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cape Town to East London but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cape Town to East London, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cape Town to East London will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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.

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