Bus and Coach from Mthatha to Ladysmith: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Ladysmith

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mthatha to Ladysmith from various bus operators like Intercape for the next days.

today

tomorrow

£23

Sunday

£28

Monday

£24

Tuesday

£29

Wednesday

£28

Thursday

£24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 10m	19:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 19:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
	Intercape	7h 50m	19:20	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 19:20:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 10m	19:00	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 19:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
	Intercape	7h 50m	19:20	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 19:20:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 10m	19:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 19:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
	Intercape	7h 50m	19:20	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 19:20:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 10m	19:00	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 19:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
	Intercape	7h 50m	19:20	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 19:20:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 10m	19:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 19:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
	Intercape	7h 50m	19:20	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 19:20:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	8h 10m	19:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 19:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
	Intercape	7h 50m	19:20	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street		Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 19:20:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mthatha to Ladysmith is £19 on 02/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Facts about coaches from Mthatha to Ladysmith

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 3 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Ladysmith in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Ladysmith starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	7h 50m
Earliest Coach	19:00
Latest Coach	19:20
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	350.2 km
Coach Companies	Intercape

Cheapest coach connections from Mthatha to Ladysmith

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Mthatha for Ladysmith: 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

£23

Sunday 07/12

£28

Monday 08/12

£24

Tuesday 09/12

£29

Wednesday 10/12

£29

Thursday 11/12

£25

Friday 12/12

£25

Saturday 13/12

£21

Sunday 14/12

£24

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£28

Wednesday 17/12

£24

Thursday 18/12

£45

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£44

Sunday 21/12

£25

Monday 22/12

£24

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£25

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£24

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Ladysmith

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 Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith, 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 Ladysmith are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Ladysmith

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Murchison Street

Murchison Street 206

Engen Tugela 1 Stop South

N3 Hwy

BTI Coachlines

The Oval Shopping Centre

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Ladysmith

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Ladysmith bus

How much does a Mthatha - Ladysmith coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Mthatha - Ladysmith bus trip is available from £19 and takes 8h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Mthatha to Ladysmith is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £29. 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 - Ladysmith route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Mthatha to Ladysmith is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Ladysmith from Mthatha take?

The quickest coach from Mthatha to Ladysmith is provided by Intercape and takes 7h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Ladysmith?

The earliest bus to Ladysmith departs from Mthatha at 19:00. 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 Ladysmith?

The latest bus to Ladysmith departs from Mthatha at 19:20. 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 - Ladysmith route?

Passengers looking to travel from Mthatha to Ladysmith can travel with Intercape. 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 Ladysmith?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Ladysmith 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.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Ladysmith

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