Coach Bloemfontein to Ladysmith from £25

Which bus from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bloemfontein to Ladysmith. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape or Big Sky Intercity. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

tomorrow

£35

Sunday

£26

Monday

£28

Tuesday

£49

Wednesday

£44

Thursday

£26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 30m	19:30	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	03:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 19:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intercape	7h 55m	18:45	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	02:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 18:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercape	7h 0m	07:10	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	14:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£57	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Intercape	5h 30m	02:40	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	08:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£72	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 02:40:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 0m	07:10	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	14:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Intercape	8h 0m	07:10	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	15:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Basic	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Intercape	7h 50m	18:50	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	02:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 18:50:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 30m	19:30	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	03:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£44	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 19:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 0m	07:10	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	14:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Intercape	7h 50m	18:50	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	02:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:50:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	7h 30m	19:30	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	03:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 19:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 20m	19:40	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	03:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 19:40:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 55m	18:45	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	02:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£49	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 30m	19:30	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	03:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£50	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 19:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intercape	5h 30m	02:40	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	08:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£61	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 02:40:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Intercape	7h 0m	07:10	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	14:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£63	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith via Harrismith, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  7h 30m
  
  0
  
  07:10
  
  Bloemfontein
  Tourist Centre
  
  12:30
  
  Harrismith
  Shell
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £26
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 07:10:00 to Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
- Intercape
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  13:00
  
  Harrismith
  Shell
  
  14:40
  
  Ladysmith
  Murchison Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell, Harrismith (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 13:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 30m	19:30	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	03:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 19:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intercape	7h 55m	18:45	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	02:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercape	7h 0m	07:10	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	14:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£68	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Intercape	5h 30m	02:40	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	08:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£75	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 02:40:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 0m	07:10	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	14:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Intercape	5h 30m	02:40	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	08:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 02:40:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Intercape	7h 50m	18:50	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	02:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 18:50:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Intercape	7h 20m	19:40	Bloemfontein	Tourist Centre	03:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 19:40:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith is £25 on 03/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bloemfontein and Ladysmith?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Bloemfontein and Ladysmith.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 20 coaches from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Bloemfontein and Ladysmith, with 10 offers.

All facts for Bloemfontein to Ladysmith bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel daily 6 times by bus from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith in one click. Book your Bloemfontein to Ladysmith bus ticket starting from £25!

Cheapest Bus	£25
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Coach	02:40
Latest Coach	19:40
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	352.9 km
Coach Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith?

Every day, 6 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bloemfontein for Ladysmith. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£35

Sunday 07/12

£44

Monday 08/12

£35

Tuesday 09/12

£49

Wednesday 10/12

£44

Thursday 11/12

£28

Friday 12/12

£67

Saturday 13/12

£45

Sunday 14/12

£44

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£32

Wednesday 17/12

£34

Thursday 18/12

£35

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£34

Sunday 21/12

£40

Monday 22/12

£34

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£26

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£31

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £26, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £34.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith, with £26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £35.

How to save money travelling from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Bloemfontein and Ladysmith

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bloemfontein and Ladysmith. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Tourist Centre

Park Road 60

N1 South

N8 & Kruger Avenue

Bus Stop

Sasol Andrews Gas Station

Murchison Street

Murchison Street 206

Engen Tugela 1 Stop South

N3 Hwy

BTI Coachlines

The Oval Shopping Centre

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bloemfontein to Ladysmith bus

How much does a Bloemfontein Ladysmith coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bloemfontein Ladysmith bus trip is available from £25 and takes 7h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £25 to £75. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Ladysmith.

How many connections are available for the Bloemfontein Ladysmith route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Ladysmith from Bloemfontein take?

The quickest coach from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith is provided by Intercape and takes 5h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £72. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith?

The earliest bus to Ladysmith departs from Bloemfontein at 02:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith?

The latest bus to Ladysmith departs from Bloemfontein at 19:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bloemfontein Ladysmith route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith can travel with Intercape and Big Sky Intercity. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bloemfontein and Ladysmith?

You can check all the direct connections between Bloemfontein and Ladysmith by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the bus to Ladysmith from Bloemfontein?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bloemfontein Ladysmith bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bloemfontein Ladysmith bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bloemfontein to Ladysmith

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bloemfontein and to Ladysmith

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bloemfontein and to Ladysmith. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!