Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2) | Butterworth | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2) | Butterworth | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2) | Butterworth | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Total Garage, Steady Service Station (N2) | Butterworth | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | MOUNT FRERE - TOTAL SERVICE STATION, N2 HIGHWAY | Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines | No tags |
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Get from Mount Frere to Butterworth
The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Mount Frere and Butterworth?
Stops in Mount Frere
- A
1 Main Street - Mount Frere
1 Main St, Mount Frere, 5090, South Africa
Stops in Butterworth
- A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mount Frere to Butterworth, 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 Mount Frere to Butterworth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mount Frere to Butterworth start from $30. The average price for this route is around $71. 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 Mount Frere to Butterworth?
The average bus travel time from Mount Frere to Butterworth is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 178 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 55m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Mount Frere to Butterworth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Big Sky, Greyhound South Africa.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mount Frere to Butterworth?
The earliest bus departs from Mount Frere to Butterworth at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mount Frere to Butterworth?
A bus trip from Mount Frere to Butterworth generates an estimated 4 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 Mount Frere to Butterworth?
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 44567 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mount Frere to Butterworth?
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 Mount Frere to Butterworth?
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 Mount Frere to Butterworth?
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 Mount Frere to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on Dec 26, 2025 with a price of $30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mount Frere to Butterworth, ZA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $30 to $99 for a bus ticket from Mount Frere to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-12-29.
Usually Intercape, Intercity Xpress 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.
