Coach Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg from £14

Which bus from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg is the best?

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

today

£15

tomorrow

Saturday

£14

Sunday

£15

Monday

£18

Tuesday

£17

Wednesday

£16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 55m	02:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	04:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 04/12/2025 02:25:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 04/12/2025 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	1h 55m	03:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	05:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 04/12/2025 03:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 04/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	1h 55m	03:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	05:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 04/12/2025 03:25:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 04/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	1h 55m	14:05	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:00	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 04/12/2025 14:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 04/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	2h 0m	14:45	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 04/12/2025 14:45:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 04/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 0m	03:05	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	05:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 03:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	1h 55m	03:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	05:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 03:25:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	2h 0m	14:45	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 14:45:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	1h 55m	02:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	04:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 02:25:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	1h 55m	14:05	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:00	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 14:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 0m	14:45	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 14:45:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	1h 55m	03:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	05:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 03:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	2h 0m	03:05	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	05:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 03:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	1h 55m	02:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	04:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 02:25:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 55m	14:05	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:00	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 14:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	2h 0m	14:45	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 14:45:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	1h 55m	03:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	05:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 03:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	1h 55m	02:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	04:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 02:25:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	1h 55m	03:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	05:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 03:25:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 55m	14:05	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:00	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 14:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	2h 0m	14:45	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 14:45:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	1h 55m	02:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	04:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 02:25:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	2h 0m	03:05	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	05:05	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 03:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 55m	02:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	04:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 02:25:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	1h 55m	03:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	05:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 03:15:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	1h 55m	03:25	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	05:20	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 03:25:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	1h 55m	14:05	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:00	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 14:05:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercape	2h 0m	14:45	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	16:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 14:45:00 to Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg is £14 on 06/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg. 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 20 daily coaches from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 33 coaches from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg, with 7 offers.

All facts for Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel daily 11 times by bus from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg in one click. Book your Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg bus ticket starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	1h 45m
Earliest Coach	02:25
Latest Coach	22:55
Daily Bus Connections	11 Ø
Distance	131.7 km
Coach Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?

Every day, 11 buses from 2 coach companies leave Ladysmith for Pietermaritzburg. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 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

£15

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£14

Sunday 07/12

£15

Monday 08/12

£18

Tuesday 09/12

£17

Wednesday 10/12

£17

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£16

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg

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

With a price starting from £14, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg, with £14. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £34.

How to save money travelling from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg

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 Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg 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 Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg, 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg

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

Murchison Street

Murchison Street 206

Engen Tugela 1 Stop South

N3 Hwy

BTI Coachlines

The Oval Shopping Centre

Burger St. Coach Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Coach Station

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg

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

How much does a Ladysmith Pietermaritzburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ladysmith Pietermaritzburg bus trip is available from £14 and takes 2h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £58. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Pietermaritzburg.

How many connections are available for the Ladysmith Pietermaritzburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Pietermaritzburg from Ladysmith take?

The quickest coach from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg is provided by Intercape and takes 1h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £34. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Ladysmith at 02:25. 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus to Pietermaritzburg departs from Ladysmith at 22:55. 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 Pietermaritzburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg can travel with Intercape 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 Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg 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 and Big Sky Intercity.

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

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 Ladysmith Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ladysmith and to Pietermaritzburg

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