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, Intercity Xpress or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

tomorrow

£24

Tuesday

£24

Wednesday

Thursday

£29

Friday

£31

Saturday

£39

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	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 14:15:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 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	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 14:30:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	16h 45m	14:15	Mthatha	Station	07:00	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 14:15:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Intercity Xpress	13h 40m	15:00	Mthatha	Station	04:40	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 15:00:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Intercity Xpress	13h 10m	15:30	Mthatha	Station	04:40	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 15:30:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

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	£29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 14:15:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 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	£29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 14:30:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
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 06/02/2026 14:15:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 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 06/02/2026 14:30:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
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	£39	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/02/2026 18:00:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 08/02/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 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	£39	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/02/2026 18:20:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 08/02/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Mthatha to Carletonville via Welkom, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  16h 15m
  
  0
  
  15:30
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  01:00
  
  Welkom
  Shell Ultra City
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 15:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
- Intercape
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  03:30
  
  Welkom
  EP Building
  
  07:45
  
  Carletonville
  Engen N12 Convenience Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 03:30:00 to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mthatha to Carletonville is £24 on 02/02/2026. 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.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 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 9 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, Intercity Xpress 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 £24!

Cheapest Bus	£24
Fastest Bus	13h 10m
Earliest Coach	14:15
Latest Coach	18:20
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	593.0 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest coach connections from Mthatha to Carletonville

Every day, 2 buses from 3 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 01/02/2026 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

Sunday 01/02

Monday 02/02

£24

Tuesday 03/02

£24

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£29

Friday 06/02

£31

Saturday 07/02

£39

Sunday 08/02

£24

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£24

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

£25

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

£25

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

£25

Friday 20/02

£25

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

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 £24, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Mthatha to Carletonville. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £39.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Carletonville, with £24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £39.

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

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

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 £24 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 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £24 to £39. 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 Intercity Xpress and takes 13h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £25. 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 18:20. 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, Intercity Xpress 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, Intercity Xpress 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.

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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!