Bus from Cape Town to Estcourt: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Estcourt on January 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Mainliner ExpressBus
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Midway Caltex Motors/Garage - Lowlands RoadCheapest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Midway Caltex Motors/Garage - Lowlands RoadFastest
Intercape Mainliner ExpressBus
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Midway Caltex Motors/Garage - Lowlands RoadNo tags
Intercape Mainliner ExpressBus
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Midway Caltex Motors/Garage - Lowlands RoadNo tags
Intercape MainlinerBus
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Midway Caltex Motors/Garage - Lowlands RoadNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 11:22 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Estcourt

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
21h 25mAverage Duration
1195 kmDistance
30kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Estcourt by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Estcourt?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Estcourt start from $70. The average price for this route is around $99. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Estcourt?

    The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Estcourt is 21h 25m, covering a distance of 1195 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h and is operated by Intercape.

  3. Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Estcourt route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Estcourt?

    The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Estcourt at 11:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Estcourt?

    A bus trip from Cape Town to Estcourt generates an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01-06
$80
01-07
$72
Today
$74
01-09
$78
01-10
$82
01-11
$78
01-12
$78
01-13
$73
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Estcourt was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $72

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Estcourt, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $72 to $111 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Estcourt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2026-01-13.

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