How much is the bus ticket from Grahamstown to Mount Frere?

The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Mount Frere start from $33. The average price for this route is around $62. 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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere?

The average bus travel time from Grahamstown to Mount Frere is 7h 45m, covering a distance of 354 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 50m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Mount Frere route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Big Sky .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Grahamstown to Mount Frere?

The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Mount Frere at 4:10am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Mount Frere?

A bus trip from Grahamstown to Mount Frere generates an estimated 9 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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere?

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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere?

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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere?

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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere?

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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Grahamstown to Mount Frere on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:20pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	8h 10m	2:30am	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Grahamstown to Mount Frere on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 50m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	4:25pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 35m	5:15am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	7h 50m	2:50pm	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 30m	3:20am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to Mount Frere on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 50m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	4:25pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 35m	5:15am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	7h 50m	2:50pm	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	No tags
Bus	7:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	4:25pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to Mount Frere on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 50m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	4:25pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 35m	5:15am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	7h 50m	2:50pm	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	No tags
Bus	7:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	4:25pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to Mount Frere on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 50m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	4:25pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 35m	5:15am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	7h 50m	2:50pm	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	No tags
Bus	7:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	4:25pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to Mount Frere on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 50m	11:00am	MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	4:25pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 35m	5:15am	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	7h 50m	2:50pm	Total Service Station, 1 Main St	No tags
Bus	7:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	4:25pm	Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:06 PM SAST.

Get from Grahamstown to Mount Frere

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

7h 45mAverage Duration

354 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Mount Frere?

Stops in Grahamstown

A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Stops in Mount Frere

A
1 Main Street - Mount Frere
1 Main St, Mount Frere, 5090, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,081 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 44081 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $38

Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Mount Frere recent customer reviews

It was comfortable but what I didn’t like is where the driver arrived at 11am where he was supposed to arrive at7:45 am. I was not happy about that at all because I arrived at home late and I was struggling to get transport

Phendulwa M.

November 12, 2025

The bus was 2 hours late, waited from 8 untill almost eleven midnight. During our travel it gave us the fright of our lives as it seems to be not having good brakes and in short we had a breakdown, even though it was fixed few minutes after mechanic arrived

Sizwe Khulani Sphelele N.

October 10, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/511,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

APM WC

2/52,750 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,063 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Mount Frere 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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere?
The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Mount Frere start from $33. The average price for this route is around $62. 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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere?
The average bus travel time from Grahamstown to Mount Frere is 7h 45m, covering a distance of 354 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 50m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Mount Frere route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Big Sky.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Grahamstown to Mount Frere?
The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Mount Frere at 4:10am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Mount Frere?
A bus trip from Grahamstown to Mount Frere generates an estimated 9 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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere?
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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere?
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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere?
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 Grahamstown to Mount Frere?
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

11-26

$43

11-27

$76

Today

$129

11-29

$51

11-30

$58

12-01

$58

12-02

$54

12-03

$69

The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Mount Frere was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $168 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Mount Frere based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Big Sky, 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.