What is the travel distance from Grahamstown to Somerset West?

Grahamstown and Somerset West are 718 km (445 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grahamstown to Somerset West?

Buses departing from The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street in Grahamstown will take you to Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2) in Somerset West.

Bus Grahamstown to Somerset West from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Grahamstown to Somerset West on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	11h 40m	5:55am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	8:05pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	11h 25m	7:30am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	13h 45m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	13h 45m	7:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	13h 20m	6:15am	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to Somerset West on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	11h 40m	5:55am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	8:05pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	11h 25m	7:30am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	13h 45m	7:20pm	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	13h 45m	7:45am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	11h 45m	7:20am	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Grahamstown to Somerset West

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Somerset West. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

12h 15mAverage Duration

712 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $173	Average Duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$50 - $90	Average Duration14h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

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Intercape

3.5/543,846 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have noted that the bus stops and buses were clean, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. However, there are mentions of limited legroom due to small seats and an instance where the bus was delayed by an hour. Despite these issues, passengers generally found their trips satisfactory overall.

Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Somerset West recent customer reviews

The bus was an hour late but the trip was good. The stops were clean and so was the bus

Mmatumisang M.

April 6, 2025

Seats too small and not enough legroom

Carl P.

July 14, 2022

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2711 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $31

APMWC Grahamstown Somerset West recent customer reviews

This bus was supposed to arrive 18:30 we waited until 10:00pm and the drive very rude played loud music and we were very cold because he switched on aircon so the intire trip was mess I will never again book apm

Ntombizile M.

August 19, 2024

Late as ever with no communication sent, nothing. I would never recommend to anyone

Cleopatra V.

June 10, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Intercity Xpress

3/510,946 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10946 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 $37

Intercity Xpress Grahamstown Somerset West recent customer reviews

I really enjoyed the service of the drivers they were very helpful in answering questions. But the seats were not bending so that u sleep 😴

Sakheluxolo P.

January 7, 2025

It was 3 hours late

Caleb V.

June 16, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,002 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Somerset West?

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Stops in Somerset West

A - Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Somerset West by bus

What is the travel distance from Grahamstown to Somerset West?
Grahamstown and Somerset West are 718 km (445 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grahamstown to Somerset West?
Buses departing from The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street in Grahamstown will take you to Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2) in Somerset West.

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

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11-17

$31

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11-19

$31

11-20

$31

11-21

$33

11-22

$41

11-23

$49

The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Somerset West was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $75 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Somerset West based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Intercity Xpress, Big Sky 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.