Coach Mthatha to Somerset West from £17

Which bus from Mthatha to Somerset West is the best?

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

today

tomorrow

£20

Sunday

Monday

£22

Tuesday

Wednesday

£25

Thursday

£25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	18h 55m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	05:55	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 11:00:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	19h 10m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	06:40	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 11:30:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 40m	12:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	06:40	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 12:00:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	05:55	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 11:20:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Intercape	19h 45m	15:00	Mthatha	Station	10:45	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 15:00:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	18h 55m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	05:55	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 11:00:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	05:55	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 11:20:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Intercape	19h 10m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	06:40	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 11:30:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 40m	12:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	06:40	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 12:00:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Intercape	20h 25m	22:55	Mthatha	Station	19:20	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 22:55:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	18h 55m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	05:55	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 11:00:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	05:55	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 11:20:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Intercape	19h 10m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	06:40	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 11:30:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 40m	12:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	06:40	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 12:00:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Intercape	16h 30m	14:00	Mthatha	Station	06:30	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 14:00:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	18h 55m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	05:55	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 11:00:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	05:55	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 11:20:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Intercape	19h 10m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	06:40	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 11:30:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 40m	12:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	06:40	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 12:00:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Intercape	19h 45m	15:00	Mthatha	Station	10:45	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 15:00:00 to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mthatha to Somerset West is £17 on 01/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Mthatha and Somerset West?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Mthatha to Somerset West. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Mthatha to Somerset West. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Mthatha and Somerset West.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 coaches from Mthatha to Somerset West, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Somerset West, with 8 offers.

All facts for Mthatha to Somerset West bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape that travel daily 9 times by bus from Mthatha to Somerset West in one click. Book your Mthatha to Somerset West bus ticket starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus	£17
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Coach	11:00
Latest Coach	23:25
Daily Bus Connections	9 Ø
Distance	968.6 km
Coach Companies	Intercape

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Mthatha to Somerset West?

Every day, 9 buses from 1 coach companies leave Mthatha for Somerset West. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

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

£24

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£22

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£25

Thursday 11/12

£25

Friday 12/12

£24

Saturday 13/12

£25

Sunday 14/12

£25

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£25

Wednesday 17/12

£25

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£30

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£25

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£25

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£25

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

With a price starting from £20, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Mthatha to Somerset West. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £25.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Somerset West, with £20. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Somerset West

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 Somerset West 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 Somerset West, 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 Somerset West are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Somerset West

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Shell Garage Station

BP Garage

Main RD

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Mthatha to Somerset West

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Mthatha to Somerset West. 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 Somerset West bus

How much does a Mthatha Somerset West coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Mthatha Somerset West bus trip is available from £17 and takes 18h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £51. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Somerset West.

How many connections are available for the Mthatha Somerset West route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Mthatha to Somerset West is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Somerset West from Mthatha take?

The quickest coach from Mthatha to Somerset West is provided by Intercape and takes 16h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £37. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Somerset West?

The earliest bus to Somerset West departs from Mthatha at 11:00. 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 Somerset West?

The latest bus to Somerset West departs from Mthatha at 23:25. 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 Somerset West route?

Passengers looking to travel from Mthatha to Somerset West 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 Somerset West?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Somerset West 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 Somerset West 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 Somerset West 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 Somerset West 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 Somerset West on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Somerset West

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