Bus and Coach from Mthatha to East London: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to East London

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mthatha to East London from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or APM for the next days.

today

£13

tomorrow

£13

Tuesday

£13

Wednesday

£14

Thursday

£13

Friday

£13

Saturday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	13:45	Mthatha	Station	17:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 01/11/2026 13:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 01/11/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercity Xpress	3h 0m	13:45	Mthatha	Station	16:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 01/11/2026 13:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 01/11/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
APM	3h 15m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£14	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 01/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 01/11/2026 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
APM	3h 30m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	16:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£14	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 01/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 01/11/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	3h 50m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	15:20	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 01/11/2026 11:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 01/11/2026 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 0m	13:45	Mthatha	Station	16:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 02/11/2026 13:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 02/11/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercape	4h 20m	04:55	Mthatha	Station	09:15	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 02/11/2026 04:55:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 02/11/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 5m	04:55	Mthatha	Station	09:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 02/11/2026 04:55:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 02/11/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
APM	3h 15m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£16	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 02/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 02/11/2026 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Eagle Liner	3h 10m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 02/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 02/11/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	13:45	Mthatha	Station	17:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/11/2026 13:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 03/11/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
APM	3h 15m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£14	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 03/11/2026 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 30m	00:10	Mthatha	Station	03:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/11/2026 00:10:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 03/11/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 5m	00:35	Mthatha	Station	03:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/11/2026 00:35:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 03/11/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Eagle Liner	3h 10m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 03/11/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	3h 30m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	16:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£14	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 04/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 04/11/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercity Xpress	3h 0m	13:45	Mthatha	Station	16:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 04/11/2026 13:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 04/11/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercape	3h 30m	00:10	Mthatha	Station	03:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 04/11/2026 00:10:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 04/11/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 5m	00:35	Mthatha	Station	03:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 04/11/2026 00:35:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 04/11/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Eagle Liner	3h 25m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 04/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 04/11/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 0m	13:45	Mthatha	Station	16:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/11/2026 13:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 05/11/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Intercape	3h 50m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	15:20	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/11/2026 11:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 05/11/2026 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Eagle Liner	3h 25m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 05/11/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
APM	3h 30m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	16:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£16	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 05/11/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 5m	00:35	Mthatha	Station	03:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£18	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/11/2026 00:35:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 05/11/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	13:45	Mthatha	Station	17:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/11/2026 13:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 06/11/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	3h 30m	00:10	Mthatha	Station	03:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/11/2026 00:10:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 06/11/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
APM	3h 30m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	16:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 06/11/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 5m	04:55	Mthatha	Station	09:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/11/2026 04:55:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 06/11/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Eagle Liner	3h 10m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 06/11/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 15m	13:45	Mthatha	Station	17:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/11/2026 13:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 07/11/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
APM	3h 15m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£14	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 07/11/2026 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Intercape	4h 20m	04:55	Mthatha	Station	09:15	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/11/2026 04:55:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 07/11/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Eagle Liner	3h 10m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/11/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 07/11/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 5m	04:55	Mthatha	Station	09:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/11/2026 04:55:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 07/11/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mthatha to East London is £13 on 01/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and East London

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 100 daily coaches from Mthatha to East London. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 46 daily coaches between Mthatha and East London.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 328 coaches from Mthatha to East London, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and East London, with 13 offers.

Facts about coaches from Mthatha to East London

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel 78 times every day by bus from Mthatha to East London in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to East London starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Coach	11:30
Latest Coach	23:50
Daily Bus Connections	78 Ø
Distance	180.3 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest coach connections from Mthatha to East London

Every day, 78 buses from 6 coach companies leave Mthatha for East London: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/10

Tuesday 27/10

Wednesday 28/10

Thursday 29/10

Friday 30/10

Saturday 31/10

Sunday 01/11

£14

Monday 02/11

£14

Tuesday 03/11

£14

Wednesday 04/11

£14

Thursday 05/11

£15

Friday 06/11

£14

Saturday 07/11

£13

Sunday 08/11

£14

Monday 09/11

£14

Tuesday 10/11

£14

Wednesday 11/11

£15

Thursday 12/11

£15

Friday 13/11

Saturday 14/11

£14

Sunday 15/11

£14

Monday 16/11

£13

Tuesday 17/11

£14

Wednesday 18/11

£14

Thursday 19/11

£13

Friday 20/11

£14

Saturday 21/11

£13

Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to East London

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

With a price starting from £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Mthatha to East London. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to East London, with £13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to East London

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 East London 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 East London, 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 East London are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and East London

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Coach Station Intercape Office

Moore St 126

Royal Hotel

Windmill Mall

Moore St 128

Highgate

CALTEX RUDOLPHS Gas Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to East London

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to East London bus

How much does a Mthatha - East London coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Mthatha - East London bus trip is available from £13 and takes 3h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Mthatha to East London is offered by 6 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £37. 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 - East London route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Mthatha to East London is offered by roughly 78 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to East London from Mthatha take?

The quickest coach from Mthatha to East London is provided by Intercape and takes 2h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to East London?

The earliest bus to East London departs from Mthatha at 11:30. 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 East London?

The latest bus to East London departs from Mthatha at 23:50. 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 - East London route?

Passengers looking to travel from Mthatha to East London can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM. 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 East London?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and East London 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 APM.

What can I take with me on the bus to East London 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 East London 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 East London 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 East London on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Mthatha to East London?

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 78 daily trips between Mthatha and East London. 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to East London

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