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Which bus from East London to Johannesburg is the best?

Check the bus schedule for East London to Johannesburg. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, Delta Coaches or Intercity Xpress. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£16
tomorrow
£16
Friday
£16
Saturday
£16
Sunday
£16
Monday
£16
Tuesday
£16

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:30 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £16
Intercape 18h 45m 14:30 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 09:15 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £18
Greyhound South Africa 14h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:30 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £18
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:20 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £18
Intercity Xpress 13h 45m 16:20 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:05 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:30 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £16
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:20 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £19
Greyhound South Africa 12h 20m 17:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:20 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £20
Intercity Xpress 13h 45m 16:20 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:05 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £20
Intercape 17h 45m 17:30 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 11:15 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:30 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £16
Citilink 13h 45m 16:40 East London Windmill Mall 06:25 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £16
Intercape 17h 45m 15:30 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 09:15 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £17
Greyhound South Africa 14h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:30 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £18
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:20 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:30 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £16
Intercape 17h 45m 15:30 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 09:15 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £17
Greyhound South Africa 14h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:30 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £18
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:20 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £18
Intercity Xpress 13h 45m 16:20 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:05 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:30 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £16
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:20 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £16
Citilink 13h 45m 16:40 East London Windmill Mall 06:25 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £16
Intercape 17h 45m 15:30 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 09:15 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £17
Intercity Xpress 13h 45m 16:20 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:05 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:20 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £16
Intercape 17h 45m 15:30 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 09:15 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £17
Intercity Xpress 13h 45m 16:20 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:05 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £17
Greyhound South Africa 14h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:30 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £18
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:30 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:20 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £16
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:30 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £18
Greyhound South Africa 17h 20m 14:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 08:00 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £21
Intercape 15h 45m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 07:45 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £22
City to City 15h 5m 12:55 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 04:00 Johannesburg Park Station  Economy £25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from East London to Johannesburg is £16 on 02/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between East London and Johannesburg?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from East London to Johannesburg. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 56 daily coaches from East London to Johannesburg. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 30 daily coaches between East London and Johannesburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 269 coaches from East London to Johannesburg, while Evening sees the fewest connections between East London and Johannesburg, with 43 offers.

All facts for East London to Johannesburg bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Delta Coaches and Intercity Xpress that travel daily 44 times by bus from East London to Johannesburg in one click. Book your East London to Johannesburg bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 12h 20m
Earliest Coach 12:55
Latest Coach 19:00
Daily Bus Connections 44 Ø
Distance 757.7 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Delta Coaches, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky Intercity, City to City, Greyhound US and Citilink

What are the cheapest coach tickets from East London to Johannesburg?

Every day, 44 buses from 9 coach companies leave East London for Johannesburg. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 03/02
Wednesday 04/02
£19
Thursday 05/02
£16
Friday 06/02
£16
Saturday 07/02
£16
Sunday 08/02
£16
Monday 09/02
£16
Tuesday 10/02
£16
Wednesday 11/02
£22
Thursday 12/02
£16
Friday 13/02
£17
Saturday 14/02
£16
Sunday 15/02
£16
Monday 16/02
£16
Tuesday 17/02
£16
Wednesday 18/02
£16
Thursday 19/02
£16
Friday 20/02
£16
Saturday 21/02
£16
Sunday 22/02
£16
Monday 23/02
£16
Tuesday 24/02
£16
Wednesday 25/02
£16
Thursday 26/02
£16
Friday 27/02
£16
Saturday 28/02
£18
Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from East London to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from East London to Johannesburg. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from East London to Johannesburg, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £17.

How to save money travelling from East London to Johannesburg

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 East London to Johannesburg 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 East London to Johannesburg, 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 East London to Johannesburg are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from East London to Johannesburg?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the East London to Johannesburg timetable.

Intercape from East London to Johannesburg

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route East London to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 13h 45m
Earliest Coach 14:30
Last Coach 19:00
Daily Connections 22 Ø
Found on 04/02/2026

Delta Coaches from East London to Johannesburg

Delta Coaches

Here you will find the key facts about the Delta Coaches bus route East London to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 13h 15m
Earliest Coach 16:00
Last Coach 16:15
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 04/02/2026
In total 9 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route East London - Johannesburg

Greyhound South Africa
Kyle, 06/12/2025

The bus was clean but I had a problem with the seats they were to hard and uncomfortable that was the only problem for me but the bus was nice

Delta Coaches
Akhona Kantyo, 13/03/2025
Zero Stars: Absolutely Disgusting Experience -Bribes (Bunch of criminals) This was, by far, the worst travel experience I've ever had. The service was disgusting and disappointing, and I would never ... Zero Stars: Absolutely Disgusting Experience -Bribes (Bunch of criminals) This was, by far, the worst travel experience I've ever had. The service was disgusting and disappointing, and I would never recommend this bus company to anyone. Upon boarding, we were ordered to store our bags without any tagging or tracking system. The drivers were arrogant, rude, and lacked basic work ethics. Instead of assistance, they offered intimidation. In Komani, we were told to change buses, but there was no space available. It became clear that the drivers were accepting bribes and allowing people to board without proper bookings. This was shocking and unacceptable. The bus was overloaded from Komani to Bloemfontein, with passengers forced to sit on the floor. To make matters worse, the bathroom was out of order, and we were not allowed to use it, after arguing with the driver he only stopped at Bloemfontein. The lack of professionalism, organization, and basic human decency makes this bus company a hazard to passengers. Avoid them at all costs. I will never use this bus ever.
IlulaBus
Andrie Herbst, 04/01/2025
Once arrived @ the bus station in East london in station , the ilula office made a announcement that we will be traveling with a sprinter to the destination of Queenstown where we will find our taking ... Once arrived @ the bus station in East london in station , the ilula office made a announcement that we will be traveling with a sprinter to the destination of Queenstown where we will find our taking us to JHB but when we arrived @ Queenstown around half past 6 to 7 there was only one bus REG: KH74THGP and we were more then 70 passengers and the bus only takes 55 passengers. We waited until this morning half past 3 where the bus started to drive not even more then 5km then we suddenly got stopped from traffic control offices and they impounded the bus and now we are stranded currently with no option. The drivers of the bus tried calling the boss but they said the boss is not answering and her is not even responding right now
Delta Coaches
Qiqa Ntikinca , 16/08/2024
Firstly the bus was overload others where sitting in the floor, secondly the bus had problems with a tire which the driver knew about but he risked our lives, 3ndly the was no communication on what’s ... Firstly the bus was overload others where sitting in the floor, secondly the bus had problems with a tire which the driver knew about but he risked our lives, 3ndly the was no communication on what’s gonna happen now that they had to stop the bus in the middle of no where and some of us needed to be at work. Lastly the bus had no fucken breaks you guys will kill passengers I believe that all buses are supposed to checked and serviced before departure imagine a distance from EL to GP with a bus that is not stable and has no breaks I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone more especially if you have kids to travel with it can be cheap but I guess it’s best to pay the bigger amount than risking your life.
Delta Coaches
Nasiphi , 02/08/2024

Baddest service remove this bus it will get people killed Department of transport do something please

All bus stations and stops in East London and Johannesburg

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from East London to Johannesburg? Compare all modes of transports from East London to Johannesburg.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from East London to Johannesburg

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from East London to Johannesburg. 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 East London to Johannesburg bus

How much does a East London Johannesburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the East London Johannesburg bus trip is available from £16 and takes 13h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from East London to Johannesburg?

This connection is offered by 9 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £46. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Johannesburg.

How many connections are available for the East London Johannesburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from East London to Johannesburg is offered by roughly 44 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Johannesburg from East London take?

The quickest coach from East London to Johannesburg is provided by Greyhound South Africa and takes 12h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from East London to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus to Johannesburg departs from East London at 12:55. 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 East London to Johannesburg?

The latest bus to Johannesburg departs from East London at 19:00. 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 East London Johannesburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from East London to Johannesburg can travel with Intercape, Delta Coaches 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 East London and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between East London and Johannesburg 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, Delta Coaches and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the bus to Johannesburg from East London?

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 East London Johannesburg 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 East London Johannesburg 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 East London to Johannesburg on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from East London to Johannesburg?

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 44 daily trips between East London and Johannesburg. 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 East London to Johannesburg?

Prices and availability for 44 trips between East London and Johannesburg change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route East London to Johannesburg

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to East London and to Johannesburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to East London and to Johannesburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
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Qumbu to Johannesburg bus Qumbu to Johannesburg bus
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Bus to Johannesburg from Polokwane Bus to Johannesburg from Polokwane
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Popular Airport Transfers to East London and to Johannesburg
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