What is the travel distance from Riversdale to East London?

The distance between Riversdale and East London is around 629 km (390 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riversdale to East London?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur), in Riversdale, and end it at Railway Station, in East London.

Bus Riversdale to East London from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Riversdale to East London on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35pm	RIVERSDAL - NISSAN GARAGE (NEXT TO TOTAL TAKEAWAYS)	11h 10m	10:45am	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	10h 30m	10:40am	East London Windmill Park	Fastest
Bus	11:05pm	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	11h 40m	10:45am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	12h 55m	12:15am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	10h 40m	9:35am	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Riversdale to East London on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	RIVERSDAL - NISSAN GARAGE (NEXT TO TOTAL TAKEAWAYS)	11h 55m	12:30pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	10h 30m	10:40am	East London Windmill Park	Fastest
Bus	11:05pm	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	11h 40m	10:45am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	12h 55m	12:15am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	10h 40m	9:35am	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Riversdale to East London on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35pm	RIVERSDAL - NISSAN GARAGE (NEXT TO TOTAL TAKEAWAYS)	11h 10m	10:45am	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	10h 30m	10:40am	East London Windmill Park	Fastest
Bus	11:05pm	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	11h 40m	10:45am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	12h 55m	12:15am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	10h 40m	9:35am	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Riversdale to East London on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35pm	RIVERSDAL - NISSAN GARAGE (NEXT TO TOTAL TAKEAWAYS)	11h 10m	10:45am	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	10h 30m	10:40am	East London Windmill Park	Fastest
Bus	11:05pm	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	11h 40m	10:45am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	12h 55m	12:15am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	10h 40m	9:35am	Railway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:47 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Riversdale to East London

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

10h 55mAverage Duration

630 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $173	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$72 - $72	Average Duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Riversdale and East London?

Stops in Riversdale

A
Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)
Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur), 6 N2, Riversdale, 6670, South Africa
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Stops in East London

A
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
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C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,047 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 44047 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 $50

Intercape Mainliner Riversdale East London recent customer reviews

1) The bus was late. There was no communication from intercape. I had to call them to be informed the bus was late. 2) Can there be a well/ clearly identified waiting area for the bus in Riversdale , a big sign maybe.

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September 28, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,031 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

APM WC

2/52,742 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,326 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,151 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53,055 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riversdale, ZA to East London by bus

What is the travel distance from Riversdale to East London?
The distance between Riversdale and East London is around 629 km (390 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riversdale to East London?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur), in Riversdale, and end it at Railway Station, in East London.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$47

11-25

$47

Today

$61

11-27

$56

11-28

$48

11-29

$56

11-30

$56

12-01

$59

The cheapest trip from Riversdale, ZA to East London was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $172 for a bus ticket from Riversdale, ZA to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Intercape, Big Sky 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.