Bus and Coach from Pietermaritzburg to East London: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to East London

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pietermaritzburg to East London from various bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or Greyhound South Africa for the next days.

today

£15

tomorrow

£15

Monday

£17

Tuesday

£17

Wednesday

£15

Thursday

£18

Friday

£21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 35m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:00	East London	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 23:25:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intercape	10h 55m	08:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	19:20	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 08:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 21/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	9h 50m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:15	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Basic	£20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 23:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	9h 55m	23:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	9h 15m	17:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	02:25	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Basic	£26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 17:10:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 02:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 35m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:00	East London	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 23:25:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 23/03/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intercape	10h 55m	08:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	19:20	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 08:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Intercape	9h 50m	00:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:35	East London	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 00:45:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	9h 55m	23:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 23/03/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 35m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:00	East London	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 23/03/2026 23:25:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 24/03/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intercape	10h 55m	08:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	19:20	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 23/03/2026 08:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Intercape	9h 50m	00:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:35	East London	Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 23/03/2026 00:45:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 23/03/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	9h 55m	23:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 23/03/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 24/03/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 55m	08:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	19:20	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 24/03/2026 08:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 24/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Intercape	9h 35m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:00	East London	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 24/03/2026 23:25:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 25/03/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intercape	9h 50m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:15	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 24/03/2026 23:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 25/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	9h 55m	23:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 24/03/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 25/03/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	9h 35m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:00	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 25/03/2026 23:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 26/03/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	9h 50m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:15	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 25/03/2026 23:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 26/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Intercape	9h 15m	18:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	03:25	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 25/03/2026 18:10:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 26/03/2026 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Intercape	10h 5m	00:45	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	10:50	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 25/03/2026 00:45:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 25/03/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Greyhound South Africa	9h 55m	23:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 25/03/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 26/03/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 35m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:00	East London	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 26/03/2026 23:25:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 27/03/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intercape	9h 50m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:15	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 26/03/2026 23:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 27/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Intercape	10h 55m	08:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	19:20	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 26/03/2026 08:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 26/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Greyhound South Africa	9h 55m	23:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 26/03/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 27/03/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 35m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:00	East London	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 27/03/2026 23:25:00 to Station, East London (South Africa) arriving at 28/03/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intercape	9h 50m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:15	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 27/03/2026 23:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 28/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Intercape	10h 55m	08:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	19:20	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 27/03/2026 08:25:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 27/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Greyhound South Africa	9h 55m	23:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	09:45	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 27/03/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 28/03/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Pietermaritzburg to East London is £15 on 20/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and East London

See here how frequent the connections between Pietermaritzburg and East London are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily coaches from Pietermaritzburg to East London. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and East London.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 59 coaches from Pietermaritzburg to East London, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and East London, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Pietermaritzburg to East London

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa that travel 18 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to East London in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to East London starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus	£15
Fastest Bus	9h 15m
Earliest Coach	00:45
Latest Coach	23:50
Daily Bus Connections	18 Ø
Distance	447.4 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest coach connections from Pietermaritzburg to East London

Every day, 18 buses from 3 coach companies leave Pietermaritzburg for East London: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 21/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

Saturday 21/03

£17

Sunday 22/03

£17

Monday 23/03

£17

Tuesday 24/03

£17

Wednesday 25/03

£15

Thursday 26/03

£18

Friday 27/03

£21

Saturday 28/03

£22

Sunday 29/03

£21

Monday 30/03

£21

Tuesday 31/03

£21

Wednesday 01/04

Thursday 02/04

£27

Friday 03/04

£18

Saturday 04/04

£18

Sunday 05/04

£23

Monday 06/04

£27

Tuesday 07/04

£20

Wednesday 08/04

£20

Thursday 09/04

£23

Friday 10/04

£20

Saturday 11/04

£20

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to East London

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to East London, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £15, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Pietermaritzburg to East London. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to East London, with £15. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to East London

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 Pietermaritzburg to East London 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 Pietermaritzburg to East London, 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 Pietermaritzburg to East London are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and East London

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Pietermaritzburg and East London.

Burger St. Coach Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Coach Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Coach Station Intercape Office

Moore St 126

Windmill Mall

Moore St 128

CALTEX RUDOLPHS Gas Station

Cozy Nest Guest House e. London Hotel

Jameson Road

Highgate

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to East London

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to East London bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg - East London coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Pietermaritzburg - East London bus trip is available from £15 and takes 9h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Pietermaritzburg to East London?

The connection Pietermaritzburg to East London is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £35. 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 Pietermaritzburg - East London route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Pietermaritzburg to East London 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 East London from Pietermaritzburg take?

The quickest coach from Pietermaritzburg to East London is provided by Big Sky Intercity and takes 9h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to East London?

The earliest bus to East London departs from Pietermaritzburg at 00:45. 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 Pietermaritzburg to East London?

The latest bus to East London departs from Pietermaritzburg at 23:50. 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 Pietermaritzburg - East London route?

Passengers looking to travel from Pietermaritzburg to East London can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Pietermaritzburg and East London?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and East London 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, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa.

What can I take with me on the bus to East London from Pietermaritzburg?

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 Pietermaritzburg East London 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 Pietermaritzburg East London 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 Pietermaritzburg to East London on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Pietermaritzburg to East London?

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 18 daily trips between Pietermaritzburg and East London. 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 Pietermaritzburg to East London?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Pietermaritzburg to East London

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to East London

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