How far is Cradock from Cape Town?

It's about 700 km (434 miles) from Cradock to Cape Town.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cradock to Cape Town?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), in Cradock, and end it at Bus Station - Old Marine Drive, in Cape Town.

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: June 29 at 6:45pm
Departure city: Cradock
Departure location: Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Str, Cradock
Arrival time: June 30 at 4:20am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Operated by: Gxaweni
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: June 29 at 5:50pm
Departure city: Cradock
Departure location: CRADOCK
Arrival time: June 30 at 2:00am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: CAPE TOWN
Operated by: Badela
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 10m
Departure time: June 29 at 7:15pm
Departure city: Cradock
Departure location: Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel
Arrival time: June 30 at 5:00am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 45m
Departure time: June 29 at 7:55pm
Departure city: Cradock
Departure location: Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel
Arrival time: June 30 at 5:50am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 55m
Departure time: June 29 at 8:15pm
Departure city: Cradock
Departure location: Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel
Arrival time: June 30 at 6:00am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 45m

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Bus Cradock to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36

Average Bus Trip Duration10h 10m

Number of daily buses26

Earliest bus departure1:30pm

Distance698 km

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Intercape

3.5/540,603 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have highlighted the friendly and helpful nature of the bus drivers, appreciating their willingness to assist passengers. The service is generally well-received for its kindness and efficiency. However, there were some concerns about an unpleasant odor from the toilet during travel. Overall, travelers enjoyed their experience with this company.

Intercape Budgetliner Cradock Cape Town recent customer reviews

My bus was 30min early at the pick up point, the driver was so kind to pickup the phone and call me to find out if I was still going to travel with them. While I was on my way to the bus & that was the kindest service I got

Ntombizandile S.

October 2, 2024

I did not ride with the mainliner. I ride with the budget liner. My name was not on the tablet. I waited 5 busses to climb on board.

Ian V.

April 5, 2024

The bus drivers were friendly and helpful, very good service, the only problem was the bad smell of the toilet 🚽, otherwise, I've enjoyed my trip.

Marlene H.

October 4, 2023

APM WC

2/52,030 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.4

Based on 2030 reviews, the company was rated 1.9 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 US$22

APMWC Cradock Cape Town recent customer reviews

We are still stucked in Cradock, APM bus did not arrived. I phoned, no one is picking up calls. I'm very disappointed , exhausted and out of pocket.

Bencia C.

March 12, 2025

I would like to claim back my money for these trip The bus didn't arrive

Nombulelo S.

December 17, 2024

Your changing hours inconvenienced me

Zuzile C.

November 12, 2024

Makalala Transport

3/5192 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.4

Based on 192 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Makalala Transport ticket prices on this trip start at US$28

MAKALALATRANSPORT Cradock Cape Town recent customer reviews

1st challenge was that bus was 3 hours late with no advice whatsoever! The trip was OK, but bus was not in best condition and had a foul smell throughout the whole trip. it would be unfair of me to tell others not to use Makalala given this was the 1st time i used them, but my experience compared to other trips i have made on same route was less than enjoyable.

Maryna A.

March 2, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,343 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,132 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.8

Based on 9132 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at US$25

Eagle Liner Cradock Cape Town recent customer reviews

Enjoyed it

Redona V.

June 9, 2025

Awesome and friendly bus driver 😃

Zandra V.

July 16, 2024

The bus never showed up

Mariana Aphiwe S.

January 26, 2024

Badela

3.5/5216 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Based on 216 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Badela ticket prices on this trip start at US$34

BADELA Cradock Cape Town recent customer reviews

This was the first time my employee travelled out of Cradock. I booked a ticket which said the departure was from Caltex in Jacalta Rd and the arrival point was the foreshore Cape Town. The actual departure point was the Total garage and arrival point was In Crossroads. The driver said he will drop her where she is going. Asked for the address but he had no idea how to get her to her destination. Communication was very bad and after more than 2 hours, I asked him to meet me at a garage so that I can collect her. The driver had no idea where he was and dropped her eventually at a random garage. Taking into account this is the first time this person has ever travelled. They left her alone at the garage and drove off at 3am. This poor young lady left there traumatised.

Lenie B.

March 22, 2023

Gxaweni

1.5/521 reviews

Staff1.6

Timeliness0.3

Cleanliness2.3

Wifi0

Jobela Star

2.5/5261 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0.7

Mavumisa Transport

3/577 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.2

Wez We Coaches

1.5/5498 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.4

Flexi City Connect

Chilwans Express

Nobles

2/553 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0.6

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Based on 817 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. ilulaBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$21

ilulaBus Cradock Cape Town recent customer reviews

Poor service. Unorganized, no communication with the customer my bus were suppose to arrive at 19:35 cradock it arrived at 21:00 no one is calling and tell what going on, the condition of the bus was very poor, the bus need more attention because it was very slow leading to arrived very late in Cape Town 09:00, I'm so disappointed with your services. But u have Good and friendly and have patience drives. Thank u

Olwetu P.

November 27, 2023

The bus never came to pick me im very desapoint not anymore

Esther B.

February 12, 2025

It didn't even arrive

Nwabiswa S.

December 17, 2024

FF Gertse

1.5/5391 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness2.1

Wifi0.1

Ramalo

3/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Naledi Luxury Liner

2.5/520 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0

Based on 20 reviews, the company was rated 2.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Naledi Luxury Liner ticket prices on this trip start at US$34

NALEDI Cradock Cape Town recent customer reviews

Hard to enjoy anything! The bus broke down, hours was spent waiting for a replacement which then dropped me in the early hours at a completely different and very unsafe place, ie in Phillippi instead of CT Foreshore!!! Terrible.

Sylvia W.

January 22, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/59,464 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

ZA Bus Companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Cradock to Cape Town Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cradock and Cape Town?

Stops in Cradock

A - Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

B - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

C - Bus Station - Civic Centre

D - Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station

E - Civic Centre

F - Bellville

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cradock - Cape Town

How far is Cradock from Cape Town?
It's about 700 km (434 miles) from Cradock to Cape Town.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cradock to Cape Town?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), in Cradock, and end it at Bus Station - Old Marine Drive, in Cape Town.

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

Best price found

06-26

US$21

06-27

US$24

Today

US$20

06-29

US$23

06-30

US$21

07-01

US$21

07-02

US$21

07-03

US$21

The cheapest trip from Cradock to Cape Town was searched and found on Jun 28, 2025 with a price of US$20

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

You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$64 for a bus ticket from Cradock to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-06-30.

Usually BIG SKY, JOBELASTAR, MAINLINER EXPRESS will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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BADELA Cradock Cape Town recent customer reviews

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NALEDI Cradock Cape Town recent customer reviews

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