Bus and Coach from Mthatha to King William's Town: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mthatha to King William's Town from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

£15

tomorrow

£15

Wednesday

£15

Thursday

£19

Friday

£17

Saturday

£22

Sunday

£15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 5m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	16:35	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/08/2026 11:30:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/08/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Eagle Liner	4h 20m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	16:50	King William's Town	Hemingways Guest House Hotel	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/08/2026 12:30:00 to Hemingways Guest House Hotel, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/08/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	23:50	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:55	King William's Town	Hemingways Guest House Hotel	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/08/2026 23:50:00 to Hemingways Guest House Hotel, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/08/2026 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 55m	23:25	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:20	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/08/2026 23:25:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/08/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
APM	3h 55m	14:30	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	18:25	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 03/08/2026 14:30:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/08/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 5m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	16:35	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 04/08/2026 11:30:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/08/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Eagle Liner	4h 20m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	16:50	King William's Town	Hemingways Guest House Hotel	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 04/08/2026 12:30:00 to Hemingways Guest House Hotel, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/08/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 55m	23:25	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:20	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 04/08/2026 23:25:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/08/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercity Xpress	4h 30m	13:15	Mthatha	Station	17:45	King William's Town	Hemingways Guest House Hotel	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 04/08/2026 13:15:00 to Hemingways Guest House Hotel, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
APM	3h 55m	14:30	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	18:25	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 04/08/2026 14:30:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/08/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 5m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	16:35	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/08/2026 11:30:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/08/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	5h 35m	12:45	Mthatha	Station	18:20	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/08/2026 12:45:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/08/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Intercape	5h 30m	15:00	Mthatha	Station	20:30	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/08/2026 15:00:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/08/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Intercape	4h 25m	22:55	Mthatha	Station	03:20	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/08/2026 22:55:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/08/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 40m	23:45	Mthatha	Station	04:25	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 05/08/2026 23:45:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/08/2026 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 20m	00:10	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	04:30	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/08/2026 00:10:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/08/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 0m	00:25	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	04:25	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/08/2026 00:25:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/08/2026 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Intercape	3h 55m	23:25	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:20	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/08/2026 23:25:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/08/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercape	4h 25m	22:55	Mthatha	Station	03:20	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/08/2026 22:55:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/08/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 35m	23:55	Mthatha	Station	04:30	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/08/2026 23:55:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/08/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	4h 20m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	16:50	King William's Town	Hemingways Guest House Hotel	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/08/2026 12:30:00 to Hemingways Guest House Hotel, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/08/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 25m	22:55	Mthatha	Station	03:20	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/08/2026 22:55:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/08/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
APM	3h 55m	14:30	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	18:25	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/08/2026 14:30:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/08/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 55m	23:25	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:20	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/08/2026 23:25:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/08/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercity Xpress	4h 30m	13:15	Mthatha	Station	17:45	King William's Town	Hemingways Guest House Hotel	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/08/2026 13:15:00 to Hemingways Guest House Hotel, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 20m	00:10	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	04:30	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/08/2026 00:10:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/08/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	3h 55m	23:25	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:20	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/08/2026 23:25:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/08/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercape	4h 25m	22:55	Mthatha	Station	03:20	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/08/2026 22:55:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/08/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 35m	23:55	Mthatha	Station	04:30	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/08/2026 23:55:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/08/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	4h 35m	12:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	16:35	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/08/2026 12:00:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/08/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 0m	00:25	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	04:25	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/08/2026 00:25:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/08/2026 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Intercape	4h 35m	12:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	16:35	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/08/2026 12:00:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/08/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Eagle Liner	4h 20m	12:30	Mthatha	Station	16:50	King William's Town	Hemingways Guest House Hotel	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/08/2026 12:30:00 to Hemingways Guest House Hotel, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/08/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Eagle Liner	4h 5m	12:45	Mthatha	Tembuland Gas Station	16:50	King William's Town	Hemingways Guest House Hotel	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Tembuland Gas Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/08/2026 12:45:00 to Hemingways Guest House Hotel, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/08/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
APM	3h 55m	14:30	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	18:25	King William's Town	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/08/2026 14:30:00 to Station, King William's Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/08/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mthatha to King William's Town is £15 on 03/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and King William's Town

See here how frequent the connections between Mthatha and King William's Town are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 31 daily coaches from Mthatha to King William's Town. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Mthatha and King William's Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 67 coaches from Mthatha to King William's Town, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and King William's Town, with 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from Mthatha to King William's Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity that travel 18 times every day by bus from Mthatha to King William's Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to King William's Town starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus	£15
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Coach	11:30
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	18 Ø
Distance	193.7 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, APM and Eagle Liner

Cheapest coach connections from Mthatha to King William's Town

Every day, 18 buses from 5 coach companies leave Mthatha for King William's Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 03/08

£17

Tuesday 04/08

£15

Wednesday 05/08

£15

Thursday 06/08

£37

Friday 07/08

£22

Saturday 08/08

£22

Sunday 09/08

£15

Monday 10/08

£17

Tuesday 11/08

£20

Wednesday 12/08

£15

Thursday 13/08

Friday 14/08

£16

Saturday 15/08

£20

Sunday 16/08

£20

Monday 17/08

£15

Tuesday 18/08

£15

Wednesday 19/08

£15

Thursday 20/08

£15

Friday 21/08

£15

Saturday 22/08

£15

Sunday 23/08

Monday 24/08

£19

Tuesday 25/08

£19

Wednesday 26/08

£19

Thursday 27/08

£15

Friday 28/08

£15

Saturday 29/08

£15

Sunday 30/08

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to King William's Town

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

With a price starting from £15, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Mthatha to King William's Town. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to King William's Town, with £15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to King William's Town

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 King William's Town 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 King William's Town, 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 King William's Town are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and King William's Town

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Mthatha and King William's Town.

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Coach Station

Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop

Cathcart St 2

Hemingways Guest House Hotel

Beaumont Road 16

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to King William's Town

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to King William's Town bus

How much does a Mthatha - King William's Town coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Mthatha - King William's Town bus trip is available from £15 and takes 5h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Mthatha to King William's Town?

The connection Mthatha to King William's Town is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £44. 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 - King William's Town route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Mthatha to King William's Town is offered by roughly 18 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to King William's Town from Mthatha take?

The quickest coach from Mthatha to King William's Town is provided by APM and takes 3h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to King William's Town?

The earliest bus to King William's Town 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 King William's Town?

The latest bus to King William's Town 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 - King William's Town route?

Passengers looking to travel from Mthatha to King William's Town 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 King William's Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and King William's Town 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 King William's Town 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 King William's Town 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 King William's Town 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 King William's Town on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Mthatha to King William's Town

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to King William's Town

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