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Which bus from East London to Pretoria is the best?

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

today
£18
tomorrow
£15
Tuesday
£14
Wednesday
£18
Thursday
£21
Friday
£23
Saturday
£23

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 15h 10m 15:50 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 07:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £18
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £18
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 08:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £18
Intercity Xpress 14h 55m 16:20 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 07:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £19
Greyhound South Africa 15h 40m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 07:40 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 15h 10m 15:50 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 07:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £15
City to City 16h 20m 12:55 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £17
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £17
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 08:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £17
Intercity Xpress 14h 55m 16:20 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 07:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 16:00 East London Station 06:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  First Class £14
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 08:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £16
City to City 16h 20m 12:55 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £17
Intercape 17h 55m 15:30 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 09:25 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £21
Greyhound South Africa 18h 30m 14:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 09:10 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 14h 55m 16:20 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 07:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £18
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 08:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £18
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £23
Greyhound South Africa 18h 30m 14:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 09:10 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £24
Intercape 17h 40m 15:45 East London Station 09:25 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 19h 0m 15:30 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 10:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £21
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £22
APM 15h 10m 15:50 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 07:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £24
City to City 16h 20m 12:55 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £28
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 08:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £23
APM 15h 10m 15:50 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 07:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £24
Intercape 19h 0m 15:30 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 10:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £25
City to City 16h 20m 12:55 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £28
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 08:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 14h 30m 16:00 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 06:30 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £23
APM 15h 10m 15:50 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 07:00 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £24
City to City 16h 20m 12:55 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 05:15 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £28
Intercape 17h 0m 14:10 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 07:10 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £28
Eagle Liner 15h 25m 16:40 East London Coach Station Intercape Office 08:05 Pretoria Bosman Coach Station  Economy £29

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from East London to Pretoria is £13 on 18/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from East London to Pretoria. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 53 daily coaches from East London to Pretoria. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 36 daily coaches between East London and Pretoria.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 279 coaches from East London to Pretoria, while Evening sees the fewest connections between East London and Pretoria, with 21 offers.

All facts for East London to Pretoria bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Delta Coaches that travel daily 42 times by bus from East London to Pretoria in one click. Book your East London to Pretoria bus ticket starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus £13
Fastest Bus 13h 45m
Earliest Coach 14:10
Latest Coach 19:00
Daily Bus Connections 42 Ø
Distance 808.9 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Delta Coaches, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM, Big Sky Intercity and City to City

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

Every day, 42 buses from 8 coach companies leave East London for Pretoria. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/03/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/03
Tuesday 17/03
Wednesday 18/03
Thursday 19/03
Friday 20/03
Saturday 21/03
Sunday 22/03
£18
Monday 23/03
£15
Tuesday 24/03
£14
Wednesday 25/03
£15
Thursday 26/03
£19
Friday 27/03
£23
Saturday 28/03
£23
Sunday 29/03
£16
Monday 30/03
£16
Tuesday 31/03
£22
Wednesday 01/04
£23
Thursday 02/04
£23
Friday 03/04
£25
Saturday 04/04
£25
Sunday 05/04
£23
Monday 06/04
£23
Tuesday 07/04
£17
Wednesday 08/04
£16
Thursday 09/04
£15
Friday 10/04
£15
Saturday 11/04
£16
Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from East London to Pretoria

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from East London to Pretoria, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £14, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from East London to Pretoria. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from East London to Pretoria, with £14. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

How to save money travelling from East London to Pretoria

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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria, 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria?

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

City to City from East London to Pretoria

City to City

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route East London to Pretoria:

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 16h 5m
Earliest Coach 12:55
Last Coach 13:10
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 22/03/2026
In total 8 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 - Pretoria

Delta Coaches
Christine Saffy, 02/09/2024
Absolutely shocking service. Bus did not arrive at all on route and outbound!!! Had to purchase tickets again on Intercape!!! Gave voucher for outbound non arrival after 22 phone calls of which 20 was ... Absolutely shocking service. Bus did not arrive at all on route and outbound!!! Had to purchase tickets again on Intercape!!! Gave voucher for outbound non arrival after 22 phone calls of which 20 was not answered and two emails. Refuse to give refund !!For the amount of money spend on bus fees you could buy a plane ticket! It’s was a horrible experience and do not not know how Delta Coaches are still trading
Delta Coaches
Dimpho , 11/08/2024
The worst experience!! How does a long distance bus not even have curtains inside? I was trailing from EC to Gauteng, no toilet inside. The seats are uncomfortable. Charging slots are empty, only plu ... The worst experience!! How does a long distance bus not even have curtains inside? I was trailing from EC to Gauteng, no toilet inside. The seats are uncomfortable. Charging slots are empty, only plus minus 6 slots left. Aircon doesn't work. It's a joke honestly

All bus stations and stops in East London and Pretoria

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

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

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

How much does a East London Pretoria coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the East London Pretoria bus trip is available from £13 and takes 14h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 8 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £51. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Pretoria.

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

Each day, the bus route from East London to Pretoria is offered by roughly 42 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from East London to Pretoria is provided by Greyhound South Africa and takes 13h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Pretoria departs from East London at 14:10. 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 Pretoria?

The latest bus to Pretoria 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 Pretoria route?

Passengers looking to travel from East London to Pretoria can travel with Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Delta Coaches. 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 Pretoria?

You can check all the direct connections between East London and Pretoria 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, Greyhound South Africa and Delta Coaches.

What can I take with me on the bus to Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria on your planned travel date.

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

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 42 daily trips between East London and Pretoria. 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 Pretoria?

Prices and availability for 42 trips between East London and Pretoria 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 Pretoria

Economy
Economy

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

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to East London and to Pretoria

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