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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Grahamstown from various bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Intercity Xpress for the next days.
today
from £16
tomorrow
from £16
Wednesday
from £17
Thursday
from £19
Friday
from £19
Saturday
from £23
Sunday
from £19

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:50
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    15h 35m
    0
    17:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    09:05
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £22
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:50
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    15h 35m
    0
    17:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    09:05
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    13h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:30
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:50
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £20
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:50
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £21
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £22
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £23

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    13h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:30
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £19
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £23
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:50
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    13h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:30
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £19
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £23
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:50
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £23
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:50
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £28
  • Intercape
    15h 35m
    0
    17:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    09:05
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £28

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    13h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:30
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £19
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £22
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    06:35
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £25
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    04:50
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £27

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Johannesburg to Grahamstown. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Grahamstown.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 56 coaches from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel 8 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 13h 0m
Earliest Coach 12:15
Latest Coach 22:00
Daily Bus Connections 8 Ø
Distance 803.0 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress and City to City

Cheapest coach connections from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Every day, 8 buses from 4 coach companies leave Johannesburg for Grahamstown: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 23/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 23/06
£17
Tuesday 24/06
£16
Wednesday 25/06
£17
Thursday 26/06
£19
Friday 27/06
£19
Saturday 28/06
£23
Sunday 29/06
£19
Monday 30/06
£26
Tuesday 01/07
£17
Wednesday 02/07
£26
Thursday 03/07
£19
Friday 04/07
£22
Saturday 05/07
£17
Sunday 06/07
£26
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 08/07
£26
Wednesday 09/07
£17
Thursday 10/07
Friday 11/07
£19
Saturday 12/07
£17
Sunday 13/07
£22
Monday 14/07
£26
Tuesday 15/07
£17
Wednesday 16/07
£26
Thursday 17/07
£19
Friday 18/07
£19
Saturday 19/07
£26
Sunday 20/07

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Johannesburg to Grahamstown. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £34.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Grahamstown

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Johannesburg and Grahamstown.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Johannesburg to Grahamstown? Or which bus companies serve the route Johannesburg to Grahamstown? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Grahamstown bus

How much does a Johannesburg - Grahamstown coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Johannesburg - Grahamstown bus trip is available from £16 and takes 16h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Johannesburg to Grahamstown is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £38. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Johannesburg to Grahamstown is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Grahamstown from Johannesburg take?

The quickest coach from Johannesburg to Grahamstown is provided by City to City and takes 13h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus to Grahamstown departs from Johannesburg at 12:15. 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown?

The latest bus to Grahamstown departs from Johannesburg at 22:00. 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 Johannesburg - Grahamstown route?

Passengers looking to travel from Johannesburg to Grahamstown can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner 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 Johannesburg and Grahamstown?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown 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, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Johannesburg Grahamstown 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 Johannesburg Grahamstown 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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