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Which bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Mthatha to Port Elizabeth. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or APM. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£16
tomorrow
£16
Wednesday
£16
Thursday
£17
Friday
£17
Saturday
£17
Sunday
£17

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 8h 30m 11:30 Mthatha Station 20:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £16
Intercape 8h 50m 11:30 Mthatha Station 20:20 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £16
Eagle Liner 8h 55m 12:30 Mthatha Station 21:25 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Eagle Liner 8h 25m 12:30 Mthatha Station 20:55 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
APM 8h 10m 11:40 Mthatha Station 19:50 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 8h 50m 11:30 Mthatha Station 20:20 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £16
Intercape 8h 30m 11:30 Mthatha Station 20:00 Port Elizabeth Railway Station  Economy £16
Eagle Liner 8h 35m 12:30 Mthatha Station 21:05 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Eagle Liner 7h 55m 12:30 Mthatha Station 20:25 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Intercity Xpress 8h 30m 13:15 Mthatha Station 21:45 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 8h 30m 11:30 Mthatha Station 20:00 Port Elizabeth Railway Station  Economy £16
Intercape 8h 50m 11:30 Mthatha Station 20:20 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £16
Eagle Liner 7h 55m 12:30 Mthatha Station 20:25 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Eagle Liner 8h 35m 12:30 Mthatha Station 21:05 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
APM 8h 10m 11:40 Mthatha Station 19:50 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £23

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 8h 25m 12:30 Mthatha Station 20:55 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Eagle Liner 8h 55m 12:30 Mthatha Station 21:25 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Intercape 7h 40m 00:10 Mthatha Shell Ultra City 07:50 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £19
Intercape 7h 55m 00:10 Mthatha Shell Ultra City 08:05 Port Elizabeth Railway Station  Economy £19
APM 8h 10m 11:40 Mthatha Station 19:50 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 8h 25m 12:30 Mthatha Station 20:55 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
APM 8h 10m 11:40 Mthatha Station 19:50 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £18
Big Sky Intercity 8h 10m 22:55 Mthatha Station 07:05 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £18
Intercape 7h 35m 00:25 Mthatha Station 08:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £22
Intercity Xpress 7h 45m 23:50 Mthatha Station 07:35 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 8h 35m 12:30 Mthatha Station 21:05 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Eagle Liner 7h 55m 12:30 Mthatha Station 20:25 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Intercape 8h 10m 22:55 Mthatha Station 07:05 Port Elizabeth Intercape Office  Economy £19
Intercape 8h 35m 22:55 Mthatha Station 07:30 Port Elizabeth Engen  Economy £19
APM 8h 10m 11:40 Mthatha Station 19:50 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 8h 25m 12:30 Mthatha Station 20:55 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £17
Big Sky Intercity 8h 10m 22:55 Mthatha Station 07:05 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £18
APM 8h 10m 11:40 Mthatha Station 19:50 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £19
Intercape 7h 35m 00:25 Mthatha Station 08:00 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £22
Intercity Xpress 7h 45m 23:50 Mthatha Station 07:35 Port Elizabeth Bus Station  Economy £24

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth is £16 on 03/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 84 daily coaches from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 49 daily coaches between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 236 coaches from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth, with 53 offers.

All facts for Mthatha to Port Elizabeth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel daily 75 times by bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth in one click. Book your Mthatha to Port Elizabeth bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 6h 35m
Earliest Coach 11:30
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 75 Ø
Distance 397.1 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth?

Every day, 75 buses from 5 coach companies leave Mthatha for Port Elizabeth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 03/08/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
£16
Tuesday 04/08
£16
Wednesday 05/08
£16
Thursday 06/08
£17
Friday 07/08
£17
Saturday 08/08
£17
Sunday 09/08
£17
Monday 10/08
£17
Tuesday 11/08
£16
Wednesday 12/08
£17
Thursday 13/08
£16
Friday 14/08
£16
Saturday 15/08
£16
Sunday 16/08
£16
Monday 17/08
£16
Tuesday 18/08
£16
Wednesday 19/08
£19
Thursday 20/08
£16
Friday 21/08
£17
Saturday 22/08
£20
Sunday 23/08
£16
Monday 24/08
£16
Tuesday 25/08
£17
Wednesday 26/08
£16
Thursday 27/08
£16
Friday 28/08
£16
Saturday 29/08
£18
Sunday 30/08

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Port Elizabeth

Here is a map with all coach stations in Mthatha and Port Elizabeth. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Mthatha to Port Elizabeth bus

How much does a Mthatha Port Elizabeth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Mthatha Port Elizabeth bus trip is available from £16 and takes 8h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £46. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Port Elizabeth.

How many connections are available for the Mthatha Port Elizabeth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth is offered by roughly 75 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Port Elizabeth from Mthatha take?

The quickest coach from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth is provided by APM and takes 6h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £18. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth?

The earliest bus to Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth?

The latest bus to Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth from Mthatha?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Mthatha Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth?

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 75 daily trips between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth. 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 Port Elizabeth?

Prices and availability for 75 trips between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Port Elizabeth

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