How much is the bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Margate?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Margate start from $28. The average price for this route is around $36. 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 Pietermaritzburg to Margate?

The average bus travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Margate is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 133 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Margate route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress , Intercape .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Margate?

The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Margate at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Margate?

A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Margate generates an estimated 3 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 Pietermaritzburg to Margate?

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 45204 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Margate?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pietermaritzburg to Margate?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Margate?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Margate from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Margate on January 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	3h 20m	6:10pm	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 5m	7:45am	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags
Bus	3:00am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	3h 30m	6:30am	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 5m	7:45am	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags
Bus	3:05am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	3h 35m	6:40am	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Margate on January 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	3h 50m	6:50pm	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	2:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	3h 20m	6:10pm	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Fastest
Bus	3:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 5m	7:45am	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags
Bus	3:00am	PIETERMARITZBURG - SHOP 2 MCDONALDS CENTRE , BURGER STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3201	3h 30m	6:30am	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	4h 5m	7:45am	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 1:57 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Pietermaritzburg to Margate

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Margate. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

133 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $63	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$31 - $44	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/511,988 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Based on 11988 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 $28

Intercity Xpress Pietermaritzburg Margate recent customer reviews

I did not enjoy my journey at all . Bus was late by an hour and we kept asking for updates and was kept told it’s 20 mins away several times only for the bus to reach an hour later . The staff of intercity Xpress was extremely rude and not helpful at all the lady at the Pmb branch has terrible customer service. The bus was also extremely filthy I do not think I will be using their services again

Matthew Alan N.

December 26, 2025

I was so disappointed. I booked the bus from Pietermaritzburg for my grandchildren but the bus didn't arrive. No one bothered to let us know that the bus is not there anymore. They had to be put on another bus that took them to Durban and they had to wait for another bus to take them to Shelly beach. Instead of arriving in day light they only arrived long after 20h00

Makosazane Nombuso C.

December 21, 2024

Great friendly driver,but bus was late by a hour.Some sort of display for customers to track bus in office would be nice

Ryan F.

March 28, 2024

Intercape

3.5/545,693 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 45693 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 $33

Intercape Pietermaritzburg Margate recent customer reviews

The bus driver of bus 8119 was playing loud RNB music from PMB right until Margate. And he would turn up the volume at other times & sing out loud this was a bus I took at 3AM imagine sitting through hours of loud music in the early morning. I was very unsatisfied and he had an attitude when asked by passengers to turn down the music!

Luthando G.

June 8, 2023

The bus was supposed to leave pmb at 14:55 and it left 2 hours later

Tandile M.

March 28, 2024

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Margate, 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 Pietermaritzburg to Margate?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Margate start from $28. The average price for this route is around $36. 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 Pietermaritzburg to Margate?
The average bus travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Margate is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 133 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Pietermaritzburg to Margate route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Intercape.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Margate?
The earliest bus departs from Pietermaritzburg to Margate at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Margate?
A bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Margate generates an estimated 3 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 Pietermaritzburg to Margate?
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 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pietermaritzburg to Margate?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pietermaritzburg to Margate?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pietermaritzburg to Margate?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-16

$26

01-17

$25

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01-19

$25

01-20

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01-21

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01-22

$25

01-23

$25

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Margate, ZA was searched and found on Jan 22, 2026 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $41 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Margate, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2026-01-22.

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.