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Next departures for Carletonville to Mthatha on November 23 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 Cheapest $67 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 Fastest $70 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 16h 15m 11:05am
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags $70 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 16h 15m 11:05am
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags $67
Next departures for Carletonville to Mthatha on November 24 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 Cheapest Fastest $59 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 16h 15m 11:05am
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags $59
Next departures for Carletonville to Mthatha on November 25 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 Cheapest $61 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 Fastest $65 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 No tags $62 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 16h 15m 11:05am
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags $65 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 16h 15m 11:05am
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags $62
Next departures for Carletonville to Mthatha on November 26 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 Cheapest $69 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 Fastest $74 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 No tags $70 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 16h 15m 11:05am
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags $74 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 16h 15m 11:05am
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags $70
Next departures for Carletonville to Mthatha on November 27 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 Cheapest $65 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 Fastest $72 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 No tags $69 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 16h 15m 11:05am
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags $72 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 16h 15m 11:05am
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags $69
Next departures for Carletonville to Mthatha on November 28 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 Cheapest $69 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 15h 55m 10:45am
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 Fastest $72 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 16h 15m 11:05am
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags $72 Bus 6:50pm
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) 16h 15m 11:05am
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags $69
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:28 PM SAST.
View all departures Get from Carletonville to Mthatha This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 15 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Carletonville and Mthatha? Stops in Carletonville A
Carletonville
30 Kruis St, Fochville, 2515, South Africa Map
B
Total Garage
Total, 5333 Osmium St, Carletonville, 2499 Map
C
Caltex Garage
Celtex, 78 Annan Rd, Carletonville, 2499 Map
Stops in Mthatha B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa Map
Compare bus companies 3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5/5 43,944 reviews
Staff 4.3
Timeliness 3.2
Cleanliness 4.1
Wifi 1.2
According to customer reviews, the service provided by this company is generally good. Customers appreciate the staff's professionalism and positive attitude. However, there have been some reports of a minor issue with a leaking toilet on board.
Intercape Carletonville Mthatha recent customer reviews It's the third time now when we book the only option that's there is full flexi but budget liner shows up
1 out of 5 stars
Sinoyolo L.
October 11, 2022 A very reliable and reasonable costs of getting to Eastern Cape
Drivers who listen to customers
5 out of 5 stars
Tenjiwe K.
August 21, 2021 2 out of 5 stars 2/5 2,726 reviews
Staff 2.7
Timeliness 1.1
Cleanliness 2.7
Wifi 0.5
Based on 2726 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $56
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carletonville to Mthatha by bus
How far is Carletonville from Mthatha? The distance between Carletonville and Mthatha is around 598 km (371 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Carletonville to Mthatha? Buses traveling this route start their trip at Carletonville, in Carletonville, and end it at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha.
Find cheapest prices for buses Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carletonville to Mthatha was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $57 To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carletonville to Mthatha, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $57 to $73 for a bus ticket from Carletonville to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-24.
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