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Which bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Johannesburg to Ladysmith. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Big Sky Intercity. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£14
tomorrow
£15
Sunday
£12
Monday
£13
Tuesday
£12
Wednesday
£14
Thursday
£14

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 6h 40m 06:00 Johannesburg Baragwanath 12:40 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £14
Eagle Liner 7h 15m 06:00 Johannesburg Baragwanath 13:15 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £14
Intercity Xpress 5h 50m 07:10 Johannesburg Park Station 13:00 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £15
Intercape 5h 50m 21:30 Johannesburg Park Station 03:20 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £23
Intercape 4h 50m 21:30 Johannesburg Park Station 02:20 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 6h 10m 08:30 Johannesburg Park Station 14:40 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £15
Intercape 7h 10m 20:00 Johannesburg Park Station 03:10 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £16
Intercape 6h 0m 08:00 Johannesburg Park Station 14:00 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £19
Intercape 4h 50m 21:30 Johannesburg Park Station 02:20 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £23
Intercape 18h 0m 09:00 Johannesburg Park Station 03:00 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £36

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 5h 30m 07:10 Johannesburg Park Station 12:40 Ladysmith BTI Coachlines  Economy £12
Eagle Liner 7h 15m 06:00 Johannesburg Baragwanath 13:15 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £13
Intercape 6h 10m 08:30 Johannesburg Park Station 14:40 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £17
Intercape 6h 0m 08:00 Johannesburg Park Station 14:00 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £20
Big Sky Intercity 18h 0m 09:00 Johannesburg Park Station 03:00 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £45

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 6h 40m 06:00 Johannesburg Baragwanath 12:40 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £13
Eagle Liner 7h 15m 06:00 Johannesburg Baragwanath 13:15 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £13
Intercape 6h 10m 08:30 Johannesburg Park Station 14:40 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £16
Intercity Xpress 5h 50m 07:10 Johannesburg Park Station 13:00 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £18
Intercape 6h 0m 08:00 Johannesburg Park Station 14:00 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 5h 30m 07:10 Johannesburg Park Station 12:40 Ladysmith BTI Coachlines  Economy £12
Eagle Liner 6h 40m 06:00 Johannesburg Baragwanath 12:40 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £14
Eagle Liner 7h 15m 06:00 Johannesburg Baragwanath 13:15 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £14
Intercape 6h 0m 08:00 Johannesburg Park Station 14:00 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £20
Intercape 6h 10m 08:30 Johannesburg Park Station 14:40 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 6h 40m 06:00 Johannesburg Baragwanath 12:40 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £14
Eagle Liner 7h 15m 06:00 Johannesburg Baragwanath 13:15 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £14
Intercity Xpress 5h 50m 07:10 Johannesburg Park Station 13:00 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £18
Intercape 6h 0m 08:00 Johannesburg Park Station 14:00 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £20
Intercape 6h 10m 08:30 Johannesburg Park Station 14:40 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 7h 15m 06:00 Johannesburg Baragwanath 13:15 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £14
Eagle Liner 6h 40m 06:00 Johannesburg Baragwanath 12:40 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £14
Eagle Liner 5h 30m 07:10 Johannesburg Park Station 12:40 Ladysmith BTI Coachlines  Economy £14
Intercape 5h 50m 21:30 Johannesburg Park Station 03:20 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £21
Intercape 6h 10m 08:30 Johannesburg Park Station 14:40 Ladysmith Murchison Street  Economy £25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is £12 on 07/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Johannesburg 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.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily coaches from Johannesburg to Ladysmith. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Ladysmith.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 85 coaches from Johannesburg to Ladysmith, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Ladysmith, with 69 offers.

All facts for Johannesburg to Ladysmith bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity that travel daily 22 times by bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith in one click. Book your Johannesburg to Ladysmith bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 4h 50m
Earliest Coach 06:00
Latest Coach 21:30
Daily Bus Connections 22 Ø
Distance 313.2 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Ladysmith?

Every day, 22 buses from 4 coach companies leave Johannesburg 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
£14
Saturday 06/12
£15
Sunday 07/12
£13
Monday 08/12
£13
Tuesday 09/12
£14
Wednesday 10/12
£14
Thursday 11/12
£14
Friday 12/12
£14
Saturday 13/12
£14
Sunday 14/12
£14
Monday 15/12
£14
Tuesday 16/12
£14
Wednesday 17/12
£24
Thursday 18/12
£14
Friday 19/12
£14
Saturday 20/12
£13
Sunday 21/12
£13
Monday 22/12
£21
Tuesday 23/12
£13
Wednesday 24/12
£14
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
£14
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Ladysmith

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Ladysmith, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Johannesburg to Ladysmith. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Ladysmith, with £12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith 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.

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Ladysmith

Here is a map with all coach stations in Johannesburg and Ladysmith. 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith bus

How much does a Johannesburg Ladysmith coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Johannesburg Ladysmith bus trip is available from £12 and takes 5h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £51. 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 Johannesburg Ladysmith route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is offered by roughly 22 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Ladysmith from Johannesburg take?

The quickest coach from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is provided by Intercape and takes 4h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £48. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith?

The earliest bus to Ladysmith departs from Johannesburg at 06:00. 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 Ladysmith?

The latest bus to Ladysmith departs from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg Ladysmith route?

Passengers looking to travel from Johannesburg to Ladysmith can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity. 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 Ladysmith?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg 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, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity.

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

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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Johannesburg and to Ladysmith

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

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