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Next departures for Newcastle to Durban on November 27 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) Cheapest $32 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) Fastest $35 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) No tags $33
Next departures for Newcastle to Durban on November 28 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 35m 4:15pm
Durban Station (Coach terminus) Cheapest $31 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) Fastest $38 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) No tags $37 Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 25m 4:05pm
Durban (Beachfront) No tags $31 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) No tags $35
Next departures for Newcastle to Durban on November 29 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 35m 4:15pm
Durban Station (Coach terminus) Cheapest $29 Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 25m 4:05pm
Durban (Beachfront) Fastest $29
Next departures for Newcastle to Durban on November 30 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 35m 4:15pm
Durban Station (Coach terminus) Cheapest $29 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) Fastest $37 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) No tags $35 Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 25m 4:05pm
Durban (Beachfront) No tags $29 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) No tags $33
Next departures for Newcastle to Durban on December 1 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 35m 4:15pm
Durban Station (Coach terminus) Cheapest $29 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) Fastest $38 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) No tags $37 Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 25m 4:05pm
Durban (Beachfront) No tags $29 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) No tags $35
Next departures for Newcastle to Durban on December 2 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 35m 4:15pm
Durban Station (Coach terminus) Cheapest $29 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) Fastest $36 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) No tags $34 Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 25m 4:05pm
Durban (Beachfront) No tags $29 Bus 12:50pm
Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 4h 10m 5:00pm
Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station) No tags $33
Next departures for Newcastle to Durban on December 3 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 35m 4:15pm
Durban Station (Coach terminus) Cheapest $29 Bus 11:40am
Newcastle (Mall) - Shell Garage Newcastle Mall, Cnr Oak and Allen St. 4h 25m 4:05pm
Durban (Beachfront) Fastest $29
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:28 PM SAST.
View all departures Get from Newcastle to Durban This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies 3 out of 5 stars 3/5 11,032 reviews
Staff 4
Timeliness 2.6
Cleanliness 3.8
Wifi 1.1
Based on 11032 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 $24
3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5/5 44,050 reviews
Staff 4.3
Timeliness 3.2
Cleanliness 4.1
Wifi 1.2
Users have shared positive experiences regarding the professionalism of the staff and cleanliness of the buses. The drivers are often described as friendly, contributing to a smooth journey. However, there were some concerns about seating comfort and air conditioning issues on certain trips. Overall, passengers appreciate their travel experience with this company despite minor inconveniences.
Intercape Mainliner Newcastle Durban recent customer reviews The unpleasant smell from the toilet spoiled the trip for me, I couldn't wait to reach my destination & get off
2 out of 5 stars
Philile S.
September 28, 2025 The driver was friendly and approachable. The bus was clean, the journey was smooth
The driver was friendly and the air conditioning was working properly. The sitting is not comfortable.
5 out of 5 stars
Phumelele S.
December 7, 2024
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newcastle, ZA to Durban by bus
What is the distance between Newcastle and Durban? The distance between Newcastle and Durban is around 260 km (161 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Newcastle, ZA to Durban was searched and found on Nov 29, 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 Newcastle, ZA to Durban, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $36 for a bus ticket from Newcastle, ZA to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-29.
Usually Intercape 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.
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The cheapest trip from Newcastle, ZA to Durban was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $26
