What is the travel distance from East London to Welkom?

It's about 573 km (355 miles) from East London to Welkom.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from East London to Welkom?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), in East London, and end it at Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), in Welkom.

Bus East London to Welkom from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Welkom on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 40m	3:10am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	East London Windmill Park	9h 55m	1:55am	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	12h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Welkom

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Welkom. The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2shuttle per day

9h 50mAverage Duration

571 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $100	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$55 - $126	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,846 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to the users, Intercape provides an excellent travel experience with skilled drivers ensuring a smooth ride. The positive feedback highlights that this bus service is well-suited for their journeys, making it a preferred choice among travelers.

Intercape Mainliner East London Welkom recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the drivers skills,exellent smooth ride,thanks.

Andre S.

September 15, 2025

heat inside

Nomakhaya S.

July 18, 2023

Intercape is the right bus for my journey

Buyiswa M.

June 28, 2022

Intercity Xpress

3/510,947 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10947 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $32

Intercity Xpress East London Welkom recent customer reviews

The heaters where not working and the whole journey was just a cold winter but the stuff was too helpful on everything and kind

Lindokuhle M.

March 11, 2024

The bus overheated after 100km the bus left East London and the drivers didn't communicate on what was wrong with the bus. The bus delayed me woth 2 hours.

Zizipho N.

September 9, 2023

The first bus broke and the seconded bus also had lights issues and toilets stinks through out the trip.

Mpoetsi M.

August 24, 2023

Eagle Liner

3/510,255 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10255 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 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 $32

Eagle Liner East London Welkom recent customer reviews

The driver were rude to me, there is no toilet on the bus, they fave me the wrong bag

Joey S.

December 17, 2024

The drivers were rude

Mpho M.

October 13, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Milta Coaches

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

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Where are the popular stops in East London and Welkom?

Stops in East London

A - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

B - Railway Station

C - East London

D - Windmill Mall

Stops in Welkom

A - Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London to Welkom by bus

What is the travel distance from East London to Welkom?
It's about 573 km (355 miles) from East London to Welkom.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from East London to Welkom?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), in East London, and end it at Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), in Welkom.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$35

11-17

$41

Today

$30

11-19

$33

11-20

$33

11-21

$33

11-22

$39

11-23

$30

The cheapest trip from East London to Welkom was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $30

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 Welkom, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $56 for a bus ticket from East London to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually 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.