Coach Port Elizabeth to Welkom from £13

Which bus from Port Elizabeth to Welkom is the best?

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

today

£13

tomorrow

Saturday

£16

Sunday

£22

Monday

£16

Tuesday

£16

Wednesday

£26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 55m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:25	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 17:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Eagle Liner	12h 25m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:55	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£16	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
City to City	12h 30m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	05:00	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	12h 5m	16:50	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:55	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 16:50:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Greyhound South Africa	11h 40m	16:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	03:40	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£21	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 16:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 55m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:25	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 17:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
City to City	12h 30m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	05:00	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Eagle Liner	12h 25m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:55	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape	12h 20m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Engen	04:50	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 16:30:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Greyhound South Africa	11h 40m	16:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	03:40	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 16:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	12h 30m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	05:00	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£22	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	12h 50m	16:00	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	04:50	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 16:00:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Intercity Xpress	10h 55m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:25	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 17:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	12h 5m	16:50	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:55	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£27	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 16:50:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Eagle Liner	12h 25m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:55	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 55m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:25	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 17:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
City to City	12h 30m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	05:00	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Eagle Liner	12h 25m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:55	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£20	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape	10h 55m	18:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	04:55	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 18:00:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	12h 5m	16:50	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:55	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£28	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 16:50:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 55m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:25	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 17:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
City to City	12h 30m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	05:00	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	10h 55m	18:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	04:55	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 18:00:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Eagle Liner	12h 25m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:55	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£20	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Big Sky Intercity	12h 5m	16:50	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:55	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£27	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 16:50:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 55m	18:00	Port Elizabeth	Engen	04:55	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 18:00:00 to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Intercity Xpress	10h 55m	17:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:25	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 17:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	12h 5m	16:50	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:55	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£27	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 16:50:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Eagle Liner	12h 25m	16:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	04:55	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	11h 40m	16:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	03:40	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 16:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Port Elizabeth to Welkom is £13 on 18/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Port Elizabeth to Welkom. 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 48 daily coaches from Port Elizabeth to Welkom. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Welkom.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 160 coaches from Port Elizabeth to Welkom, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Welkom, with 42 offers.

All facts for Port Elizabeth to Welkom bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel daily 33 times by bus from Port Elizabeth to Welkom in one click. Book your Port Elizabeth to Welkom bus ticket starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	10h 25m
Earliest Coach	13:00
Latest Coach	18:00
Daily Bus Connections	33 Ø
Distance	673.9 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, City to City, Greyhound South Africa and Citiliner

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

Every day, 33 buses from 7 coach companies leave Port Elizabeth for Welkom. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£13

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£16

Sunday 21/12

£27

Monday 22/12

£16

Tuesday 23/12

£20

Wednesday 24/12

£27

Thursday 25/12

£23

Friday 26/12

£29

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£21

Monday 29/12

£21

Tuesday 30/12

£26

Wednesday 31/12

£21

Thursday 01/01

£27

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£30

Sunday 04/01

£30

Monday 05/01

£25

Tuesday 06/01

£25

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

£30

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Welkom, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £13, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Port Elizabeth to Welkom. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Welkom, with £13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth to Welkom

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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom 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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom, 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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom 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 Port Elizabeth and Welkom

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

BP Coach Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

EP Building

Heeren Street 5

Shell Ultra City

Koppie Alleen Road 285

TL Barnard Agency

Buiten St 17

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Port Elizabeth to Welkom. 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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth Welkom coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Port Elizabeth Welkom bus trip is available from £13 and takes 10h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £42. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Welkom.

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

Each day, the bus route from Port Elizabeth to Welkom is offered by roughly 33 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Port Elizabeth to Welkom is provided by Eagle Liner and takes 10h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Welkom departs from Port Elizabeth at 13:00. 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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom?

The latest bus to Welkom departs from Port Elizabeth at 18:00. 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 Port Elizabeth Welkom route?

Passengers looking to travel from Port Elizabeth to Welkom can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Port Elizabeth and Welkom?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth and Welkom 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, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the bus to Welkom from Port Elizabeth?

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 Port Elizabeth Welkom 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 Port Elizabeth Welkom 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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom on your planned travel date.

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

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 33 daily trips between Port Elizabeth and Welkom. 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 Port Elizabeth to Welkom?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Welkom

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