What is the travel distance from Plettenberg Bay to East London?

Plettenberg Bay and East London are 271 miles (437 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Plettenberg Bay to East London?

The majority of buses traveling from Plettenberg Bay to East London start their journey at Plettenberg Bay and wind up at Railway Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 23 at 2:45am
Departure city: Plettenberg Bay
Departure location: Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)
Arrival time: June 23 at 12:30pm
Destination city: East London
Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 45m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 23 at 3:05am
Departure city: Plettenberg Bay
Departure location: Shell Ultra City @ Steers
Arrival time: June 23 at 8:20am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
Operated by: APMWC
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 15m
Departure time: June 23 at 2:30am
Departure city: Plettenberg Bay
Departure location: Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)
Arrival time: June 23 at 10:10am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 40m
Departure time: June 23 at 2:45am
Departure city: Plettenberg Bay
Departure location: Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)
Arrival time: June 23 at 12:30pm
Destination city: East London
Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 45m
Departure time: June 23 at 3:05pm
Departure city: Plettenberg Bay
Departure location: Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)
Arrival time: June 24 at 12:15am
Destination city: East London
Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 10m

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $64	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle	Average Price$37 - $51	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Plettenberg Bay to East London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

7h 40mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Plettenberg Bay to East London: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$27

Average bus trip duration7h 40m

Number of daily buses18.392156862745093

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance271 miles (437 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

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Intercape

3.5/540,441 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape is a long-distance bus company operating mainly in South Africa, but also in Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. One of the largest and most reputable intercity bus operators in the region, Intercape buses are known for their safety, comfort, and convenience, presenting three bus classes: sleepliner, mainline and budgetliner, each with its own features and level of comfort. Every coach is equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, individual reading lights, reclining seats, and onboard audio/video entertainment to make your journey even more enjoyable. The company operates a network of routes across South Africa and neighboring countries, connecting major cities and towns.

Intercape Plettenberg Bay East London recent customer reviews

The staff were not friendly. The bus had some annoying system that made a noise in Chinese English about being tired or a collision warning. Found it very difficult to sleep

Jason S.

November 13, 2022

The bus was very late. Unimpressive as it ruined all my plans even going the bus was late!

Zubenathi D.

May 10, 2021

Reasonably priced ticket, good service from the drivers and well behaved passengers

Andy G.

March 2, 2020

APM WC

2/51,994 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.4

Intercity Xpress

3/59,395 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,054 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.8

According to customer reviews, Eagle Liner has received negative feedback regarding its poor service. Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the bus not arriving on time or at all. It is advised to avoid using this bus company based on these experiences.

Eagle Liner Plettenberg Bay East London recent customer reviews

The bus haven’t arrived , I waited till in the morning and the bus was there, was not eagle liner. I am so very disappointed with the quality of your service and please call me.

Kate M.

August 25, 2024

Your bus wasn't late - it never arrived!

Tarquin G.

March 24, 2023

I don't recommend Eagle liner for anyone it has poor service

Vuyokazi S.

July 29, 2022

Greyhound South Africa

3/58,086 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/52,308 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 2308 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $25

Big Sky Plettenberg Bay East London recent customer reviews

Experience was great but we departed an hour late and there was no communication, I had to call the bus call center to make my own fundings

Zenzo N.

February 13, 2024

Your bus always arrive late ,there's no apology no communication ,if it was me who came late bus was going to leave

Masande F.

October 26, 2023

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,353 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

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

Plettenberg Bay to East London Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Plettenberg Bay to East London, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Plettenberg Bay and East London?

Stops in Plettenberg Bay

A - Plettenberg Bay

Stops in East London

A - Railway Station

B - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

C - Windmill Mall

D - East London

Frequently asked questions for your trip Plettenberg Bay - East London

What is the travel distance from Plettenberg Bay to East London?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/20

$39

06/21

$40

Today

$23

06/23

$26

06/24

$27

06/25

$27

06/26

$27

06/27

$29

The cheapest trip from Plettenberg Bay to East London was searched and found on Jun 22, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $101 for a bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-06-23.

Usually MAINLINER, BIG SKY 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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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 Plettenberg Bay and East London!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Plettenberg Bay to East London, 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 Plettenberg Bay to East London that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Intercape Plettenberg Bay East London recent customer reviews

Eagle Liner Plettenberg Bay East London recent customer reviews

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ilulaBus Plettenberg Bay East London recent customer reviews

Plettenberg Bay to East London Bus

Where are the popular stops in Plettenberg Bay and East London?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Plettenberg Bay - East London

What is the travel distance from Plettenberg Bay to East London?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Plettenberg Bay to East London?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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