Bus and Coach from Ladysmith to Cape Town: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ladysmith to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape for the next days.

today

£55

tomorrow

£47

Monday

£41

Tuesday

£39

Wednesday

£44

Thursday

£32

Friday

£32

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 25m	13:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 13:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
	Intercape	21h 30m	15:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£57	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 15:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 25m	13:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 01/02/2026 13:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
	Intercape	21h 30m	15:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 01/02/2026 15:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 02/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 30m	15:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 15:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
	Intercape	21h 25m	13:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 13:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 25m	13:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 13:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
	Intercape	21h 30m	15:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£78	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 15:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 30m	15:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 15:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
	Intercape	21h 25m	13:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 13:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 30m	15:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30	Cape Town	Civic Center		Basic	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 15:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
	Intercape	21h 25m	13:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50	Cape Town	Civic Center		Basic	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 13:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	21h 30m	15:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	12:30	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 15:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
	Intercape	21h 25m	13:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	10:50	Cape Town	Civic Center		Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 13:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ladysmith to Cape Town is £32 on 06/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Facts about coaches from Ladysmith to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 4 times every day by bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ladysmith to Cape Town starting from £32!

Cheapest Bus	£32
Fastest Bus	21h 25m
Earliest Coach	13:25
Latest Coach	15:00
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	1,232.5 km
Coach Companies	Intercape

Cheapest coach connections from Ladysmith to Cape Town

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Ladysmith for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 31/01/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

£57

Sunday 01/02

£47

Monday 02/02

£44

Tuesday 03/02

£73

Wednesday 04/02

£63

Thursday 05/02

£62

Friday 06/02

£32

Saturday 07/02

£47

Sunday 08/02

£46

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£39

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

£32

Friday 13/02

£32

Saturday 14/02

£39

Sunday 15/02

£32

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

£40

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

£32

Friday 20/02

£32

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

How to save money travelling from Ladysmith to Cape Town

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 Ladysmith to Cape Town 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 Ladysmith to Cape Town, 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 Ladysmith to Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ladysmith to Cape Town

These are the most booked bus companies between Ladysmith to Cape Town from our users.

Intercape from Ladysmith to Cape Town

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Ladysmith to Cape Town:

Cheapest Price	£32
Fastest Coach	21h 25m
Earliest Coach	13:25
Last Coach	15:00
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	30/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Ladysmith and Cape Town

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Ladysmith and Cape Town.

Murchison Street

Murchison Street 206

Engen Tugela 1 Stop South

N3 Hwy

BTI Coachlines

The Oval Shopping Centre

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Ladysmith to Cape Town bus

How much does a Ladysmith - Cape Town coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ladysmith - Cape Town bus trip is available from £32 and takes 21h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Ladysmith to Cape Town is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £32 to £82. 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 Ladysmith - Cape Town route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ladysmith to Cape Town is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cape Town from Ladysmith take?

The quickest coach from Ladysmith to Cape Town is provided by Intercape and takes 21h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £55. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town?

The earliest bus to Cape Town departs from Ladysmith at 13:25. 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 Ladysmith to Cape Town?

The latest bus to Cape Town departs from Ladysmith at 15:00. 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 Ladysmith - Cape Town route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ladysmith to Cape Town can travel with Intercape. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ladysmith and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Ladysmith and Cape Town 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.

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

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 Ladysmith Cape Town 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 Ladysmith Cape Town 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 Ladysmith to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Ladysmith to Cape Town?

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ladysmith and to Cape Town

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