How much is the bus ticket from East London to Midrand?

The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Midrand start from $30. The average price for this route is around $52. 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 Midrand?

The average bus travel time from East London to Midrand is 15h, covering a distance of 783 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 10m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the East London to Midrand route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Greyhound South Africa , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress, Delta Coaches , Big Sky , Jacobs Coaches , Milta Coaches .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from East London to Midrand?

The earliest bus departs from East London to Midrand at 11:20am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Midrand?

A bus trip from East London to Midrand generates an estimated 20 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 Midrand?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Midrand?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from East London to Midrand?

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 Midrand?

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.

Bus East London to Midrand from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Midrand on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	14h 30m	7:30am	Midrand (Big Bird Total)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	East London Windmill Park	13h 15m	6:15am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	15h 15m	7:45am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	15h 15m	7:45am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	15h 15m	7:45am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags

Next departures for East London to Midrand on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	14h 30m	7:30am	Midrand (Big Bird Total)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	East London Windmill Park	13h 15m	6:15am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 30m	6:40am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	19h 25m	9:55am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	18h 5m	8:45am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	No tags

Next departures for East London to Midrand on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	East London (Windmill)	13h 50m	6:05am	Engen Big Bird N1	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	East London Windmill Park	13h 15m	6:15am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 30m	6:40am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	19h 25m	9:55am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	18h 5m	8:45am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	No tags

Next departures for East London to Midrand on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	East London (Windmill)	13h 50m	6:05am	Engen Big Bird N1	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	East London Windmill Park	13h 15m	6:15am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 30m	6:40am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	19h 25m	9:55am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	18h 5m	8:45am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	No tags

Next departures for East London to Midrand on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	East London (Windmill)	13h 50m	6:05am	Engen Big Bird N1	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	East London Windmill Park	13h 15m	6:15am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 30m	6:40am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	19h 25m	9:55am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	18h 5m	8:45am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	No tags

Next departures for East London to Midrand on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 30m	6:40am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	East London Windmill Park	13h 15m	6:15am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 30m	6:40am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	19h 25m	9:55am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	18h 5m	8:45am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	No tags

Next departures for East London to Midrand on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	East London (Windmill)	13h 50m	6:05am	Engen Big Bird N1	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	East London Windmill Park	13h 15m	6:15am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 30m	6:40am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	19h 25m	9:55am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	18h 5m	8:45am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	No tags

Next departures for East London to Midrand on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	East London (Windmill)	13h 50m	6:05am	Engen Big Bird N1	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	East London Windmill Park	13h 15m	6:15am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 30m	6:40am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	19h 25m	9:55am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	East London Windmill Park	18h 5m	8:45am	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Midrand

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Midrand. The journey takes about 15 hours, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

15hAverage Duration

783 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $117	Average Duration15h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$55 - $115	Average Duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in East London and Midrand?

Stops in East London

A
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
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C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Stops in Midrand

A
Engen Big Bird N1
N1 Bridge, New Rd, Midridge Park, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
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B
Midrand - Shell Ultra
Engine Big Bird N1 South, Midrand, 2093, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,070 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive feedback about the cleanliness and organization of the bus service, with some appreciating a warm environment during their journey. However, there were mentions of discomfort due to cold temperatures on certain routes and issues related to seat comfort. Additionally, concerns regarding driver behavior in Umtata were noted by passengers.

Intercape Mainliner East London Midrand recent customer reviews

Horrible. I didn't enjoy at all. Had 2 breakdowns along the way. We are 6 hours late

Sive S.

January 2, 2025

Worst experience in my entire life, I’m never again booking Intercape their buses always have something wrong they always get stuck somewhere in the middle of nowhere

Sihle M.

May 4, 2024

The bus broke down from the beginning in East london and finally died in Queenstown, had to wait for another bus, I m still on route to my destination, no charging ports and families getting worried

Likhanye F.

December 28, 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,154 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting great comfort and excellent customer care. The drivers are noted for their friendliness and punctuality, even engaging in a prayer for safe travels. Overall experiences were positive, with many users planning to continue using this bus service due to its reliability and helpful staff.

Greyhound East London Midrand recent customer reviews

The drivers are very friendly one of the guys Mashudu prayed with us for the safe journey before he went to rest and we all prayed with him and the bus was very spot on when it comes to time they are very punctual and super friendly and willing to help with anything,I had an awesome trip with them

Mashite M.

September 12, 2025

the bus had no windows.It took longer for us to get to our destination by 5hours.The drivers were arguing .

Zintle N.

December 31, 2024

The coach was not in good condition, it was struggling to pull through on a steep road, very cold throughout the night. There was so many stops, we had to be changed to different buses in Park Station and the driver was very rude when we raised a complaint.

Noxolo M.

August 9, 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510,336 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by Eagle Liner, mentioning it as a horrible experience. They state that they will never book with this company again and highlight unprofessionalism as a major issue.

Eagle Liner East London Midrand recent customer reviews

i was supposed to get to Midrand before 8 in the morning but i got here at 13:00 in the afternoon i was very dissatisfied the bus was in a very bad condition drivers had to stop every petrol station to fill up water

Anathi M.

October 31, 2023

Need cell chargers

Corinne C.

December 3, 2023

I need to talk to Management , a lot is so unprofessional

Boniswa N.

January 4, 2023

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,876 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

Based on 3876 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $33

Delta Coaches East London Midrand recent customer reviews

Bad, they kept changing busses and stopping for no reason. We carried our own bags and the bus was cold

Naledi M.

May 5, 2025

Delta is the worst, long waiting periods, inconvenient stops , arrogant drivers, loud music in the bus & very cold temperatures in the bus please disqualify Delta from your platform.

Uthando B.

May 19, 2024

Very bad experience that l had as a first time user of the bus,bus condition is terrible,no aircon in the bus,the bus just got stuck in the middle of the journey,no plan B from the company,Very bad time keeping,customer service Very poor from the top to bottom,rude and unprofessional stuff,wouldn't recommend anyone for that bus

Mxhalisa L.

January 5, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,058 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Jacobs Coaches

2/588 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.9

Milta Coaches

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London to Midrand 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 Midrand?
The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Midrand start from $30. The average price for this route is around $52. 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 Midrand?
The average bus travel time from East London to Midrand is 15h, covering a distance of 783 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 10m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the East London to Midrand route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Delta Coaches, Big Sky, Jacobs Coaches, Milta Coaches.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from East London to Midrand?
The earliest bus departs from East London to Midrand at 11:20am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Midrand?
A bus trip from East London to Midrand generates an estimated 20 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 Midrand?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Midrand?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from East London to Midrand?
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 Midrand?
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.

Best price found

11-25

$38

11-26

$52

Today

$50

11-28

$69

11-29

$52

11-30

$52

12-01

$38

12-02

$39

The cheapest trip from East London to Midrand was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $107 for a bus ticket from East London to Midrand based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Greyhound South Africa, Intercape 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.