Bus and Coach from Ladysmith to Johannesburg: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ladysmith to Johannesburg from various bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

£12

tomorrow

£12

Sunday

£13

Monday

£13

Tuesday

£13

Wednesday

£13

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	5h 15m	11:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 17/07/2026 11:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 17/07/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 17/07/2026 08:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 17/07/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	09:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 17/07/2026 09:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 17/07/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	5h 50m	14:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	19:50	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 17/07/2026 14:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 17/07/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 20m	23:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	06:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 17/07/2026 23:40:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/07/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	5h 15m	11:55	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 18/07/2026 11:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/07/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 18/07/2026 08:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/07/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	09:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 18/07/2026 09:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/07/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	6h 15m	11:30	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 18/07/2026 11:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/07/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercape	5h 50m	14:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	19:50	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 18/07/2026 14:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/07/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 19/07/2026 08:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/07/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	09:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 19/07/2026 09:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/07/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	5h 50m	14:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	19:50	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 19/07/2026 14:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/07/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 15m	11:30	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 19/07/2026 11:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/07/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Big Sky Intercity	17h 0m	23:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 19/07/2026 23:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/07/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 45m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:45	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 20/07/2026 08:00:00 to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/07/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Eagle Liner	5h 45m	09:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:45	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 20/07/2026 09:00:00 to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/07/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 20/07/2026 08:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/07/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercape	6h 15m	11:30	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 20/07/2026 11:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/07/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercape	6h 20m	23:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	06:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 20/07/2026 23:40:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/07/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 21/07/2026 08:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/07/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	09:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 21/07/2026 09:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/07/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	6h 15m	11:30	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 21/07/2026 11:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/07/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercape	5h 50m	14:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	19:50	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 21/07/2026 14:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/07/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	17h 0m	23:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 21/07/2026 23:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/07/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 22/07/2026 08:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/07/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	09:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 22/07/2026 09:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/07/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Eagle Liner	6h 45m	08:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	14:45	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 22/07/2026 08:00:00 to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/07/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Intercape	6h 15m	11:30	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 22/07/2026 11:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/07/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercape	6h 20m	23:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	06:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 22/07/2026 23:40:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 23/07/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ladysmith to Johannesburg is £12 on 15/07/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ladysmith and Johannesburg

See here how frequent the connections between Ladysmith and Johannesburg are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily coaches from Ladysmith to Johannesburg. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Ladysmith and Johannesburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 46 coaches from Ladysmith to Johannesburg, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ladysmith and Johannesburg, with 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity that travel 17 times every day by bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ladysmith to Johannesburg starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Coach	03:15
Latest Coach	23:40
Daily Bus Connections	17 Ø
Distance	313.2 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest coach connections from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

Every day, 17 buses from 4 coach companies leave Ladysmith for Johannesburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 17/07/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 13/07

Tuesday 14/07

Wednesday 15/07

Thursday 16/07

Friday 17/07

£12

Saturday 18/07

£12

Sunday 19/07

£13

Monday 20/07

£13

Tuesday 21/07

£13

Wednesday 22/07

£13

Thursday 23/07

Friday 24/07

£13

Saturday 25/07

£13

Sunday 26/07

£13

Monday 27/07

£13

Tuesday 28/07

£13

Wednesday 29/07

£13

Thursday 30/07

£13

Friday 31/07

£14

Saturday 01/08

£13

Sunday 02/08

£13

Monday 03/08

£13

Tuesday 04/08

£14

Wednesday 05/08

£14

Thursday 06/08

£12

Friday 07/08

£13

Saturday 08/08

£12

Sunday 09/08

The cheapest time to travel from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

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

With a price starting from £12, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ladysmith to Johannesburg. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ladysmith to Johannesburg, with £12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £17.

How to save money travelling from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

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

Intercape from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

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

Cheapest Price	£16
Fastest Coach	4h 45m
Earliest Coach	03:15
Last Coach	23:40
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	15/07/2026

All bus stations and stops in Ladysmith and Johannesburg

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

Murchison Street

Murchison Street 206

Engen Tugela 1 Stop South

N3 Hwy

BTI Coachlines

The Oval Shopping Centre

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Coach Station

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Baragwanath

Golden Highway 7

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg

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

FAQs about the Ladysmith to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Ladysmith - Johannesburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ladysmith - Johannesburg bus trip is available from £12 and takes 5h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Ladysmith to Johannesburg is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £63. 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 - Johannesburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ladysmith to Johannesburg is offered by roughly 17 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Johannesburg from Ladysmith take?

The quickest coach from Ladysmith to Johannesburg is provided by Intercape and takes 4h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £38. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ladysmith to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus to Johannesburg departs from Ladysmith at 03:15. 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 Ladysmith to Johannesburg?

The latest bus to Johannesburg departs from Ladysmith at 23:40. 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 Ladysmith - Johannesburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ladysmith to Johannesburg 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 Ladysmith and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Ladysmith and Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg on your planned travel date.

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

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 17 daily trips between Ladysmith and Johannesburg. 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 Ladysmith to Johannesburg?

Prices and availability for 17 trips between Ladysmith and Johannesburg 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 Ladysmith to Johannesburg

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ladysmith and to Johannesburg

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