Coach Durban to Ladysmith from £12

Which bus from Durban to Ladysmith is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Durban 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.

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£13

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Friday

£13

Saturday

£13

Sunday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 10m	18:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	22:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 18:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 20m	19:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	23:35	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 19:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 10m	19:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	23:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 19:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 25m	19:30	Durban	Bus Station	22:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 19:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	3h 35m	20:00	Durban	Bus Station	23:35	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 20:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 10m	07:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 07:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 10m	18:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	22:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 18:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 20m	19:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	23:35	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 19:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 10m	19:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	23:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 19:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 25m	08:00	Durban	Bus Station	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 08:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 10m	07:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 07:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 10m	18:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	22:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 18:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 20m	19:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	23:35	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 19:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 10m	19:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	23:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 19:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 25m	08:00	Durban	Bus Station	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 08:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 10m	07:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 07:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 20m	19:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	23:35	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 19:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	3h 25m	08:00	Durban	Bus Station	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 08:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	3h 25m	10:30	Durban	Bus Station	13:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 10:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	3h 35m	20:00	Durban	Bus Station	23:35	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 20:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Durban to Ladysmith is £12 on 18/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Durban 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 26 daily coaches from Durban to Ladysmith. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Durban and Ladysmith.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 42 coaches from Durban to Ladysmith, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Durban and Ladysmith, with 39 offers.

All facts for Durban to Ladysmith bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel daily 20 times by bus from Durban to Ladysmith in one click. Book your Durban to Ladysmith bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Coach	07:15
Latest Coach	20:00
Daily Bus Connections	20 Ø
Distance	188.5 km
Coach Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Durban to Ladysmith?

Every day, 20 buses from 2 coach companies leave Durban for Ladysmith. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£13

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£13

Saturday 09/05

£13

Sunday 10/05

£13

Monday 11/05

£13

Tuesday 12/05

£13

Wednesday 13/05

£13

Thursday 14/05

£16

Friday 15/05

£14

Saturday 16/05

£15

Sunday 17/05

£15

Monday 18/05

£12

Tuesday 19/05

£15

Wednesday 20/05

£15

Thursday 21/05

£15

Friday 22/05

£13

Saturday 23/05

£13

Sunday 24/05

£14

Monday 25/05

£13

Tuesday 26/05

£14

Wednesday 27/05

£13

Thursday 28/05

£13

Friday 29/05

£12

Saturday 30/05

£12

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Durban to Ladysmith

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

With a price starting from £12, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Durban to Ladysmith. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Durban to Ladysmith, with £13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban to Ladysmith are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Durban and Ladysmith

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

Bus Station

Masabalala Yengwa Ave 65

O.R Tambo Parade

Marine Parade 85

Gateway

Pavallian Hotel

Durban Beach Coach Station

South Beach

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 Durban to Ladysmith

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Durban 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 Durban to Ladysmith bus

How much does a Durban Ladysmith coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Durban Ladysmith bus trip is available from £12 and takes 4h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £22. 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 Durban Ladysmith route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Durban to Ladysmith is offered by roughly 20 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Ladysmith from Durban take?

The quickest coach from Durban to Ladysmith is provided by Intercape and takes 3h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Durban to Ladysmith?

The earliest bus to Ladysmith departs from Durban at 07:15. 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 Durban to Ladysmith?

The latest bus to Ladysmith departs from Durban at 20:00. 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 Durban Ladysmith route?

Passengers looking to travel from Durban 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 Durban and Ladysmith?

You can check all the direct connections between Durban 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 Durban?

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 Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban to Ladysmith on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Durban to Ladysmith?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 20 daily trips between Durban and Ladysmith. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Durban to Ladysmith?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Durban and to Ladysmith

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