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, APM or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

£16

tomorrow

£12

Thursday

£16

Friday

£11

Saturday

£14

Sunday

£14

Monday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 10m	12:45	Mthatha	Station	16:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 12:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	3h 40m	13:15	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	16:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 13:15:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
APM	3h 30m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	16:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
APM	3h 15m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 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	£20	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	3h 30m	12:45	Mthatha	Station	16:15	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£12	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/05/2026 12:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	3h 50m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	15:20	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Basic	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/05/2026 11:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 15:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Eagle Liner	3h 10m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£16	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 30m	22:55	Mthatha	Station	02:25	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Basic	£17	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/05/2026 22:55:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 07/05/2026 02:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
APM	3h 0m	14:30	Mthatha	Station	17:30	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/05/2026 14:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 50m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	15:20	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/05/2026 11:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 07/05/2026 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
APM	3h 30m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	16:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 07/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Eagle Liner	3h 10m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£20	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 07/05/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Intercity Xpress	3h 0m	23:50	Mthatha	Station	02:50	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/05/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Greyhound South Africa	27h 45m	06:00	Mthatha	Station	09:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£26	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/05/2026 06:00:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	3h 30m	12:45	Mthatha	Station	16:15	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£11	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 12:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	4h 5m	04:55	Mthatha	Station	09:00	East London	Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 04:55:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 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 08/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Intercity Xpress	3h 0m	23:50	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	02:50	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
APM	3h 10m	14:30	Mthatha	Station	17:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 14:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 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
Intercape	4h 5m	04:55	Mthatha	Station	09:00	East London	Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 04:55:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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 09/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Eagle Liner	3h 10m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£16	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Intercity Xpress	3h 0m	23:50	Mthatha	Station	02:50	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Greyhound South Africa	27h 45m	06:00	Mthatha	Station	09:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 06:00:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 5m	04:55	Mthatha	Station	09:00	East London	Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 04:55:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 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 10/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 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	£16	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 30m	22:55	Mthatha	Station	02:25	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Basic	£17	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 22:55:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 11/05/2026 02:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercity Xpress	3h 0m	23:50	Mthatha	Station	02:50	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 11/05/2026 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 5m	04:55	Mthatha	Station	09:00	East London	Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/05/2026 04:55:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 11/05/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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 11/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 11/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Eagle Liner	3h 10m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	15:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£16	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/05/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 11/05/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Intercity Xpress	3h 0m	23:50	Mthatha	Station	02:50	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/05/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/05/2026 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Greyhound South Africa	27h 45m	06:00	Mthatha	Station	09:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/05/2026 06:00:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 12/05/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mthatha to East London is £11 on 08/05/2026. 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 98 daily coaches from Mthatha to East London. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 57 daily coaches between Mthatha and East London.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 296 coaches from Mthatha to East London, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and East London, with 86 offers.

Facts about coaches from Mthatha to East London

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress that travel 81 times every day by bus from Mthatha to East London in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to East London starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus	£11
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Coach	11:30
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	81 Ø
Distance	180.3 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity, Greyhound South Africa and City to City

Cheapest coach connections from Mthatha to East London

Every day, 81 buses from 7 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 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

£15

Wednesday 06/05

£12

Thursday 07/05

£13

Friday 08/05

£15

Saturday 09/05

£13

Sunday 10/05

£13

Monday 11/05

£13

Tuesday 12/05

£13

Wednesday 13/05

£15

Thursday 14/05

£16

Friday 15/05

£15

Saturday 16/05

£12

Sunday 17/05

£12

Monday 18/05

£16

Tuesday 19/05

£16

Wednesday 20/05

£15

Thursday 21/05

£15

Friday 22/05

£15

Saturday 23/05

£15

Sunday 24/05

£13

Monday 25/05

£15

Tuesday 26/05

£15

Wednesday 27/05

£15

Thursday 28/05

£15

Friday 29/05

£15

Saturday 30/05

£15

Sunday 31/05

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 £11, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Mthatha to East London. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to East London, with £11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

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

CALTEX RUDOLPHS Gas Station

Cozy Nest Guest House e. London Hotel

Jameson Road

Highgate

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 £11 and takes 3h 30m. 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 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £53. 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 81 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 23:55. 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 Mthatha - East London route?

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

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 81 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.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Mthatha to East London?

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

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!