What is the travel distance from Mthatha to Cradock?

The distance covered from Mthatha to Cradock is 306 km (190 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mthatha to Cradock?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha, and end it at Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), in Cradock.

Bus Mthatha to Cradock from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Cradock on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 40m	8:40pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 35m	9:35pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 40m	8:10pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	6h 5m	9:35pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Shell Ultra City	5h 35m	7:50pm	Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Cradock on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 40m	8:40pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	Cheapest
Bus	11:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 25m	4:45pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	5h 35m	5:35pm	CRADOCK	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 25m	4:45pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 35m	9:35pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Cradock on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 25m	4:45pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	Cheapest
Bus	11:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 25m	4:45pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	5h 35m	5:35pm	CRADOCK	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 25m	4:45pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 35m	9:35pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:56 AM SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Cradock

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

306 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,853 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43853 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 $30

Intercape Mainliner Express Mthatha Cradock recent customer reviews

Delayed for 1 and half hour from mthatha and trip paid mainliner changed budget liner, no re imbursement. Not fair.

Wendy Zimbini M.

August 12, 2023

I booked my ticket online from umthatha to cradock. the driver did not stop at cradock, when i went to consult why he wasnt stopping, He told me that my trip wasnt on his trip book and he continued driving off with me. my partner who was waiting at the garage had to chase the bus and stop it in the middle of the road. the driver was shouting at me and very rude. I was very disappointed with the treatment I received.

Zenani J.

September 27, 2021

The bus was good, on time too thanks

Xolisile K.

November 1, 2025

Eagle Liner

3/510,257 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Big Sky

3.5/53,003 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Makalala Transport

3/5224 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

Badela

3.5/5249 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Jobela Star

2.5/5281 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0.6

Gxaweni

2/584 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1

Cleanliness3

Wifi0.5

Flexi City Connect

2/517 reviews

Staff2.3

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.7

APM WC

2/52,713 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Nobles

2/555 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0.6

Naledi Luxury Liner

2.5/520 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0

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Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Cradock?

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Stops in Cradock

A - Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to Cradock by bus

What is the travel distance from Mthatha to Cradock?
The distance covered from Mthatha to Cradock is 306 km (190 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mthatha to Cradock?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha, and end it at Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), in Cradock.

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

$26

11-17

$27

Today

$26

11-19

$26

11-20

$29

11-21

$26

11-22

No data

11-23

No data

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Cradock was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $81 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Cradock based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Jobela Star 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.