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, Big Sky Intercity or Intercity Xpress. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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tomorrow

£12

Sunday

£13

Monday

£13

Tuesday

£17

Wednesday

£13

Thursday

£16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 40m	08:30	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	12:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£12	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 08:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	08:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£12	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 08:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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 06/12/2025 07:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:25:00. 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 06/12/2025 08:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	4h 10m	17:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	21:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 17:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 40m	08:30	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	12:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 08:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	08:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 08:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	3h 20m	19:30	Durban	Bus Station	22:50	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 19:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Intercape	4h 10m	07:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Basic	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 07:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 10m	17:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	21:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Basic	£16	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 17:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 40m	08:30	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	12:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	08:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 08:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	4h 10m	17:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	21:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 17:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 25m	18:30	Durban	Bus Station	21:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	4h 10m	07:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 07:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 10m	07:15	Durban	Bus Station	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 07:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 25m	08:00	Durban	Bus Station	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 08:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	4h 0m	19:15	Durban	Bus Station	23:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 19:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 10m	17:45	Durban	Bus Station	21:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£19	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 17:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 25m	18:30	Durban	Bus Station	21:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£19	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 40m	08:30	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	12:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 08:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	08:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 08:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	4h 0m	19:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	23:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 19:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Intercape	3h 15m	20:00	Durban	Bus Station	23:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 20:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	4h 10m	07:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 07:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
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	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 07:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 0m	19:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	23:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 19:15:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Intercape	4h 10m	20:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	00:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 20:45:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 25m	08:00	Durban	Bus Station	11:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 08:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Intercape	3h 25m	10:30	Durban	Bus Station	13:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 10:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Durban to Ladysmith is £12 on 06/12/2025. 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.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 49 daily coaches from Durban to Ladysmith. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Durban and Ladysmith.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 101 coaches from Durban to Ladysmith, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Durban and Ladysmith, with 13 offers.

All facts for Durban to Ladysmith bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel daily 34 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	21:30
Daily Bus Connections	34 Ø
Distance	188.5 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Durban to Ladysmith?

Every day, 34 buses from 3 coach companies leave Durban 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

£12

Sunday 07/12

£15

Monday 08/12

£14

Tuesday 09/12

£17

Wednesday 10/12

£13

Thursday 11/12

£16

Friday 12/12

£16

Saturday 13/12

£17

Sunday 14/12

£17

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£17

Wednesday 17/12

£16

Thursday 18/12

£16

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£16

Sunday 21/12

£17

Monday 22/12

£16

Tuesday 23/12

£17

Wednesday 24/12

£17

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£16

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

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, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Durban to Ladysmith. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Durban to Ladysmith, with £12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

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

ICC

Bram Fischer Rd 45

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 3h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £65. 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 34 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 £19. 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 21:30. 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, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress. 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, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress.

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.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Durban 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 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!