Bus and Coach from Mthatha to Carletonville: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Carletonville

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mthatha to Carletonville from various bus operators like Intercape or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

tomorrow

£26

Sunday

Monday

£26

Tuesday

£43

Wednesday

£31

Thursday

£31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	16h 45m	14:15	Mthatha	Station	07:00	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 14:15:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
	Intercape	16h 30m	14:30	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	07:00	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 14:30:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	16h 45m	14:15	Mthatha	Station	07:00	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 14:15:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
	Intercape	16h 30m	14:30	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	07:00	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 14:30:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Big Sky Intercity	15h 15m	18:00	Mthatha	Station	09:15	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	£43	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:00:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
	Big Sky Intercity	14h 55m	18:20	Mthatha	Station	09:15	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	£43	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:20:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Mthatha to Carletonville via Johannesburg, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  17h 55m
  
  0
  
  15:20
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  03:15
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 15:20:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
- Computicket
  
  1h 15m
  
  0
  
  08:00
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  09:15
  
  Carletonville
  Engen N12 Convenience Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 08:00:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	16h 45m	14:15	Mthatha	Station	07:00	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 14:15:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
	Intercape	16h 30m	14:30	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	07:00	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 14:30:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	16h 45m	14:15	Mthatha	Station	07:00	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 14:15:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
	Intercape	16h 30m	14:30	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	07:00	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 14:30:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mthatha to Carletonville is £22 on 02/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Carletonville

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Mthatha to Carletonville. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Mthatha and Carletonville.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 coaches from Mthatha to Carletonville, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Carletonville, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Mthatha to Carletonville

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 2 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Carletonville in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Carletonville starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	14h 55m
Earliest Coach	14:15
Latest Coach	14:30
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	593.0 km
Coach Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest coach connections from Mthatha to Carletonville

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Mthatha for Carletonville: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£26

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£26

Tuesday 09/12

£43

Wednesday 10/12

£31

Thursday 11/12

£31

Friday 12/12

£26

Saturday 13/12

£25

Sunday 14/12

£31

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£31

Wednesday 17/12

£31

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£51

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£31

Tuesday 23/12

£43

Wednesday 24/12

£31

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£31

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Carletonville

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

With a price starting from £25, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Mthatha to Carletonville. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Carletonville, with £26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £42.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Carletonville

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 Mthatha to Carletonville 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 Mthatha to Carletonville, 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 Mthatha to Carletonville are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Carletonville

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Mthatha and Carletonville.

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Engen N12 Convenience Centre

N12/R500

Caltex Garage

Fluorspar St 5

Total Garage

Osmium St 13

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Carletonville

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Carletonville bus

How much does a Mthatha - Carletonville coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Mthatha - Carletonville bus trip is available from £22 and takes 16h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Mthatha to Carletonville?

The connection Mthatha to Carletonville is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £43. 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 Mthatha - Carletonville route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Mthatha to Carletonville is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Carletonville from Mthatha take?

The quickest coach from Mthatha to Carletonville is provided by Big Sky Intercity and takes 14h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £43. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Carletonville?

The earliest bus to Carletonville departs from Mthatha at 14:15. 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 Mthatha to Carletonville?

The latest bus to Carletonville departs from Mthatha at 14:30. 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 Mthatha - Carletonville route?

Passengers looking to travel from Mthatha to Carletonville 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 Mthatha and Carletonville?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Carletonville 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 Carletonville from Mthatha?

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 Mthatha Carletonville 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 Mthatha Carletonville 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 Mthatha to Carletonville on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Mthatha to Carletonville

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Carletonville

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