Coach Grahamstown to Mthatha from £16

Which bus from Grahamstown to Mthatha is the best?

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

today

£17

tomorrow

£25

Sunday

£17

Monday

£17

Tuesday

£24

Wednesday

£24

Thursday

£17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 0m	08:00	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	14:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 08:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercape	6h 0m	21:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	03:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 21:40:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
APM	5h 30m	04:10	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	09:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 04:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	07:00	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 07:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Eagle Liner	6h 0m	07:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	13:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 07:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	6h 0m	21:40	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	03:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 13/12/2025 21:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercape	5h 55m	19:50	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	01:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 13/12/2025 19:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercity Xpress	6h 10m	18:20	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	00:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 13/12/2025 18:20:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Eagle Liner	6h 0m	07:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	13:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 13/12/2025 07:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
APM	5h 30m	04:10	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	09:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 13/12/2025 04:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 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
City to City	6h 0m	08:00	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	14:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 08:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercape	6h 15m	08:25	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	14:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 08:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
APM	6h 25m	02:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	09:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 02:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	07:00	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 07:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Eagle Liner	6h 0m	07:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	13:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 07:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 25m	08:00	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	14:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 08:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	5h 55m	19:50	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	01:45	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 19:50:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
APM	6h 25m	02:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	09:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 02:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercity Xpress	6h 10m	18:20	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	00:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 18:20:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Eagle Liner	6h 0m	07:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	13:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 07:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 0m	21:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	03:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 21:40:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercape	6h 15m	21:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	03:55	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 21:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercity Xpress	6h 10m	18:20	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	00:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 18:20:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Eagle Liner	6h 0m	07:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	13:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 07:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Eagle Liner	5h 40m	07:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 07:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 15m	21:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	03:55	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 21:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercape	6h 0m	21:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	03:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 21:40:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercape	6h 10m	19:50	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	02:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 19:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	5h 55m	19:50	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	01:45	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 19:50:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercape	6h 20m	21:35	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	03:55	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 21:35:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 0m	08:00	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	14:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 08:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercape	6h 30m	08:25	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	14:55	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 08:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
APM	6h 25m	02:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	09:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 02:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercity Xpress	6h 10m	18:20	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	00:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 18:20:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Eagle Liner	6h 0m	07:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	13:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 07:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Grahamstown to Mthatha is £16 on 03/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Grahamstown and Mthatha?

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily coaches from Grahamstown to Mthatha. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Grahamstown and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 84 coaches from Grahamstown to Mthatha, while Night sees the fewest connections between Grahamstown and Mthatha, with 12 offers.

All facts for Grahamstown to Mthatha bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel daily 25 times by bus from Grahamstown to Mthatha in one click. Book your Grahamstown to Mthatha bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Coach	04:10
Latest Coach	21:40
Daily Bus Connections	25 Ø
Distance	284.6 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and City to City

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Grahamstown to Mthatha?

Every day, 25 buses from 6 coach companies leave Grahamstown for Mthatha. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£17

Saturday 13/12

£66

Sunday 14/12

£17

Monday 15/12

£17

Tuesday 16/12

£25

Wednesday 17/12

£24

Thursday 18/12

£17

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£28

Sunday 21/12

£17

Monday 22/12

£24

Tuesday 23/12

£17

Wednesday 24/12

£24

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£27

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£19

Monday 29/12

£16

Tuesday 30/12

£19

Wednesday 31/12

£16

Thursday 01/01

£19

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£16

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Grahamstown to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from £15, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Grahamstown to Mthatha. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Grahamstown to Mthatha, with £15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

How to save money travelling from Grahamstown to Mthatha

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 Grahamstown to Mthatha 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 Grahamstown to Mthatha, 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 Grahamstown to Mthatha are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Grahamstown and Mthatha

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

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Grahamstown to Mthatha

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Grahamstown to Mthatha. 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 Grahamstown to Mthatha bus

How much does a Grahamstown Mthatha coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Grahamstown Mthatha bus trip is available from £16 and takes 6h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Grahamstown to Mthatha?

This connection is offered by 6 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £125. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Mthatha.

How many connections are available for the Grahamstown Mthatha route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Grahamstown to Mthatha is offered by roughly 25 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Mthatha from Grahamstown take?

The quickest coach from Grahamstown to Mthatha is provided by APM and takes 5h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £42. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Grahamstown to Mthatha?

The earliest bus to Mthatha departs from Grahamstown at 04:10. 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 Grahamstown to Mthatha?

The latest bus to Mthatha departs from Grahamstown at 21:40. 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 Grahamstown Mthatha route?

Passengers looking to travel from Grahamstown to Mthatha can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Grahamstown and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Grahamstown and Mthatha 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, Intercity Xpress and APM.

What can I take with me on the bus to Mthatha from Grahamstown?

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 Grahamstown Mthatha 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 Grahamstown Mthatha 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 Grahamstown to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Grahamstown to Mthatha?

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 25 daily trips between Grahamstown and Mthatha. 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 Grahamstown to Mthatha?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Grahamstown to Mthatha

Economy

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

More bus routes to Grahamstown and to Mthatha

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