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

Compare all timetables for the bus from Polokwane to East London

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

today

tomorrow

£70

Saturday

£60

Sunday

£67

Monday

£69

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	21h 35m	11:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£70	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 11:05:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
Intercape	21h 50m	11:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£70	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 11:05:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
Intercape	21h 20m	11:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£70	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 11:20:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Intercape	21h 35m	11:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£70	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 11:20:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
Intercape	21h 0m	11:40	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£70	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 11:40:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Polokwane to East London via Johannesburg, you can save more than £26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  20h 35m
  
  0
  
  11:00
  
  Polokwane
  Grobler Street Coach Station
  
  15:35
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 11:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Busbud
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  07:35
  
  East London
  Royal Hotel
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £29
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 18:30:00 to Royal Hotel, East London (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save £26

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	21h 35m	11:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 11:05:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
Intercape	21h 50m	11:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 11:05:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
Intercape	21h 20m	11:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 11:20:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Intercape	21h 35m	11:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 11:20:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
Intercape	21h 0m	11:40	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 11:40:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Polokwane to East London via Johannesburg, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  20h 35m
  
  0
  
  11:00
  
  Polokwane
  Grobler Street Coach Station
  
  15:35
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 11:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Busbud
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  07:35
  
  East London
  Royal Hotel
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £27
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 18:30:00 to Royal Hotel, East London (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	21h 35m	11:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 11:05:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
Intercape	21h 50m	11:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 11:05:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
Intercape	21h 20m	11:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 11:20:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Intercape	21h 35m	11:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 11:20:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
Intercape	21h 0m	11:40	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 11:40:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Polokwane to East London via Johannesburg, you can save more than £24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  20h 35m
  
  0
  
  11:00
  
  Polokwane
  Grobler Street Coach Station
  
  15:35
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 11:00:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Busbud
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  07:35
  
  East London
  Royal Hotel
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £27
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 18:30:00 to Royal Hotel, East London (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save £24

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	21h 50m	11:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£69	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 11:05:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
Intercape	21h 35m	11:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£69	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 11:05:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
Intercape	21h 20m	11:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£69	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 11:20:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Intercape	21h 35m	11:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:55	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£69	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 11:20:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
Intercape	21h 0m	11:40	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	08:40	East London	Coach Station Intercape Office	Economy	£69	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 11:40:00 to Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Polokwane to East London via Johannesburg, you can save more than £28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  22h 0m
  
  0
  
  09:35
  
  Polokwane
  Grobler Street Coach Station
  
  14:50
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 09:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
- Busbud
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  07:35
  
  East London
  Royal Hotel
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £29
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 18:30:00 to Royal Hotel, East London (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £28

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Polokwane to East London is £48 on 26/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Facts about coaches from Polokwane to East London

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 6 times every day by bus from Polokwane to East London in one click! Book your bus ticket from Polokwane to East London starting from £48!

Cheapest Bus	£48
Fastest Bus	21h 0m
Earliest Coach	11:05
Latest Coach	11:40
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	1,024.9 km
Coach Companies	Intercape

Cheapest coach connections from Polokwane to East London

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Polokwane for East London: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 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

£70

Saturday 20/12

£60

Sunday 21/12

£67

Monday 22/12

£69

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£48

Saturday 27/12

£54

Sunday 28/12

£59

Monday 29/12

£58

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

£50

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£106

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

£56

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

£50

Thursday 08/01

£50

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

How to save money travelling from Polokwane 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 Polokwane 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 Polokwane 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 Polokwane to East London are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Polokwane and East London

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

City Square

Thabo Mbeki Street 15

Grobler Street Coach Station

Grobler Street 149

Shell Polokwane Gas Station

Ultra City

Shell Ultra City Gas Station

Coach Station Intercape Office

Moore St 126

CALTEX RUDOLPHS Gas Station

Cozy Nest Guest House e. London Hotel

Jameson Road

Highgate

Moore St

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Polokwane to East London? Compare all modes of transports from Polokwane to East London.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Polokwane to East London

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

FAQs about the Polokwane to East London bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Polokwane - East London bus trip is available from £48 and takes 21h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Polokwane to East London is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £48 to £70. 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 Polokwane - East London route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Polokwane to East London is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to East London from Polokwane take?

The quickest coach from Polokwane to East London is provided by Intercape and takes 21h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £70. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to East London departs from Polokwane at 11:05. 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 Polokwane to East London?

The latest bus to East London departs from Polokwane at 11:40. 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 Polokwane - East London route?

Passengers looking to travel from Polokwane to East London 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 Polokwane and East London?

You can check all the direct connections between Polokwane 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.

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

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Polokwane 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 6 daily trips between Polokwane 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Polokwane and to East London

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