Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Railway Station | Butterworth, Market Square | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station) | Butterworth | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | East London (Windmill Mall) | Butterworth | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | East London (Windmill Mall) | Butterworth | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | East London Windmill Park | Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines | No tags |
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Get from East London to Butterworth
The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in East London and Butterworth?
Stops in East London
- AIntercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
- BEast London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
- C37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
- DWindmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
Stops in Butterworth
- A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London to Butterworth, ZA by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from East London to Butterworth?
The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Butterworth start from $25. The average price for this route is around $39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from East London to Butterworth?
The average bus travel time from East London to Butterworth is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 79 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by Badela.
Which bus companies service the East London to Butterworth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Flexi City Connect, APM WC, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Badela, Greyhound South Africa, Mini Mobile, BM Tours.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from East London to Butterworth?
The earliest bus departs from East London to Butterworth at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Butterworth?
A bus trip from East London to Butterworth generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from East London to Butterworth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Butterworth?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from East London to Butterworth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London to Butterworth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from East London to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from East London to Butterworth, ZA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $22 to $79 for a bus ticket from East London to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2026-02-01.
Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.
