Bus and Coach from Orkney to Mthatha: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Orkney to Mthatha

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

today

£49

tomorrow

£45

Sunday

£45

Monday

£41

Tuesday

£43

Wednesday

Thursday

£26

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	13h 20m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	10:45	Mthatha	Station		Economy	£49	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 21:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
	Intercape	13h 40m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	11:05	Mthatha	Station		Economy	£49	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 21:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Orkney to Mthatha via Klerksdorp, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 12%
  
  13h 45m
  
  Orkney
  
  14 km
  
  21:00
  
  Klerksdorp
  Protea Hotel
  
  10:45
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £43
  
  A Bus from goes from Protea Hotel, Klerksdorp (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 21:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	13h 40m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	11:05	Mthatha	Station		Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 21:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
	Intercape	13h 20m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	10:45	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City		Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 21:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Orkney to Mthatha via Klerksdorp, you can save more than £10? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 22%
  
  13h 45m
  
  Orkney
  
  14 km
  
  21:00
  
  Klerksdorp
  Wessels St
  
  10:45
  
  Mthatha
  Shell Ultra City
  
  0 km
  
  Basic
  
  £35
  
  A Bus from goes from Wessels St, Klerksdorp (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 21:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	13h 20m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	10:45	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City		Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 21:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
	Intercape	13h 40m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	11:05	Mthatha	Station		Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 21:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Orkney to Mthatha via Klerksdorp, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  Save more than 11%
  
  13h 45m
  
  Orkney
  
  14 km
  
  21:00
  
  Klerksdorp
  Protea Hotel
  
  10:45
  
  Mthatha
  Shell Ultra City
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £40
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Protea Hotel, Klerksdorp (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 21:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	13h 20m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	10:45	Mthatha	Station		Economy	£41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 21:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
	Intercape	13h 40m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	11:05	Mthatha	Station		Economy	£41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 21:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Orkney to Mthatha via Klerksdorp, you can save more than £7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 17%
  
  13h 45m
  
  Orkney
  
  14 km
  
  21:00
  
  Klerksdorp
  Protea Hotel
  
  10:45
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £34
  
  A Bus from goes from Protea Hotel, Klerksdorp (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 21:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	13h 20m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	10:45	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City		Economy	£43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 21:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
	Intercape	13h 40m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	11:05	Mthatha	Station		Economy	£43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 21:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Orkney to Mthatha via Klerksdorp, you can save more than £7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  Save more than 16%
  
  13h 45m
  
  Orkney
  
  14 km
  
  21:00
  
  Klerksdorp
  Protea Hotel
  
  10:45
  
  Mthatha
  Shell Ultra City
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £36
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Protea Hotel, Klerksdorp (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 21:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Did you know that if you travel from Orkney to Mthatha via Welkom, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  18h 45m
  
  0
  
  16:00
  
  Orkney
  Bus Stop
  
  17:35
  
  Welkom
  EP Building
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 16:00:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Intercape
  
  11h 45m
  
  0
  
  23:00
  
  Welkom
  EP Building
  
  10:45
  
  Mthatha
  Shell Ultra City
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £19
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 23:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Travel time is 5h 25m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	13h 20m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	10:45	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City		Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 21:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
	Intercape	13h 40m	21:25	Orkney	Bus Stop	11:05	Mthatha	Station		Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 21:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Orkney to Mthatha is £26 on 25/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Facts about coaches from Orkney to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 3 times every day by bus from Orkney to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Orkney to Mthatha starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus	£26
Fastest Bus	13h 20m
Earliest Coach	21:25
Latest Coach	21:25
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	551.8 km
Coach Companies	Intercape

Cheapest coach connections from Orkney to Mthatha

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Orkney for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£49

Saturday 20/12

£45

Sunday 21/12

£45

Monday 22/12

£36

Tuesday 23/12

£43

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

£27

Friday 26/12

£32

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£32

Monday 29/12

£33

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£28

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

How to save money travelling from Orkney to Mthatha

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 Orkney to Mthatha 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 Orkney to Mthatha, 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 Orkney to Mthatha are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Orkney and Mthatha

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

Bus Stop

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Orkney to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Orkney to Mthatha bus

How much does a Orkney - Mthatha coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Orkney - Mthatha bus trip is available from £26 and takes 13h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Orkney to Mthatha is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £54. 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 Orkney - Mthatha route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Orkney to Mthatha 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 Mthatha from Orkney take?

The quickest coach from Orkney to Mthatha is provided by Intercape and takes 13h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £49. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Orkney to Mthatha?

The earliest bus to Mthatha departs from Orkney at 21:25. 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 Orkney to Mthatha?

The latest bus to Mthatha departs from Orkney at 21:25. 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 Orkney - Mthatha route?

Passengers looking to travel from Orkney to Mthatha 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 Orkney and Mthatha?

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

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 Orkney Mthatha 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 Orkney Mthatha 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 Orkney to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Orkney and to Mthatha

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