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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) | Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940 | No tags |
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Get from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle
The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Users have reported that the bus service was punctual and drivers were hospitable, creating a sense of safety and comfort during their journey. However, there was a mention of an unpleasant odor from the toilet which slightly affected the overall travel experience.
Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Newcastle recent customer reviews
I felt very safe and the drive was comfortable, except that I could smell the toilet.
Kaylee B.
The driver was rude and the staff that puts the bags in the bus wasn't helpful very rude stuff i was not happy at all.
Riona M.
Inter Cape bus 802 Aircon didn't work, eventually the driver who was amazing opened the hatches for air which made it better. The conductor was unfortunately an condescending person that definitely needs to be sent for a few lessons in being a host and PR course.
Paul P.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, ZA by bus
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Newcastle?
The distance covered from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle is 216 km (134 miles).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, ZA was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $26To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, ZA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $55 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Newcastle, ZA 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.
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