What is the distance between Mthatha and Ashton?

The distance between Mthatha and Ashton is around 855 km (531 miles).

Bus Mthatha to Ashton from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Mthatha to Ashton on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Umtata Station	16h 25m	4:55am	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Shell Ultra City	16h 10m	4:55am	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Umtata Station	14h 35m	3:50am	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	14h 5m	3:50am	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	17h 35m	5:20pm	Ashton - Total Garage, 65 Main Road	No tags

Get from Mthatha to Ashton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

16h 55mAverage Duration

853 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/510,997 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercape

3.5/543,956 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Eagle Liner

3/510,298 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10298 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 $38

Eagle Liner Mthatha Ashton recent customer reviews

I was enjoy speed was okayh I didn’t enjoy toilet is not clean From mtata till Ashton bus had a strong smell please clean toilet before customers get in

Indiphile H.

July 23, 2025

I believe there should be reservations for people like me coming from rural areas

Bandile C.

April 2, 2023