Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral) | Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670 | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | RIVERSDAL - NISSAN GARAGE (NEXT TO TOTAL TAKEAWAYS) | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral) | Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur) | No tags |
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Get from Grahamstown to Riversdale
The journey takes about 8 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Riversdale?
Stops in Grahamstown
- A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
Stops in Riversdale
- A
Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)
Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur), 6 N2, Riversdale, 6670, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Riversdale, 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 Grahamstown to Riversdale?
The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Riversdale start from $31. The average price for this route is around $56. 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 Riversdale?
The average bus travel time from Grahamstown to Riversdale is 8h 25m, covering a distance of 496 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 55m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Riversdale route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Grahamstown to Riversdale?
The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Riversdale at 5:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Riversdale?
A bus trip from Grahamstown to Riversdale generates an estimated 12 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 Riversdale?
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 44695 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Riversdale?
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 Riversdale?
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 Riversdale?
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 Grahamstown to Riversdale, ZA was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grahamstown to Riversdale, ZA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $65 to $393 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Riversdale, ZA based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2026-01-07.
