What is the travel distance from Swellendam to East London?

The distance covered from Swellendam to East London is 703 km (436 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, in Swellendam, and end it at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), in East London.

Bus Swellendam to East London from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swellendam to East London on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 50m	12:30pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	SWELLENDAM	11h 30m	10:40am	East London Windmill Park	Fastest
Bus	10:00pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 10m	10:10am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 55m	9:35am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 40m	6:30am	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to East London on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 30m	10:45am	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	SWELLENDAM	11h 30m	10:40am	East London Windmill Park	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	14h	12:15am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 35m	12:15am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 55m	9:35am	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to East London on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 30m	10:45am	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	SWELLENDAM	11h 30m	10:40am	East London Windmill Park	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	14h	12:15am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	12h 35m	12:15am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	11h 55m	9:35am	Railway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:10 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Swellendam 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 12 hours, and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

12hAverage Duration

703 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $174	Average Duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$63 - $63	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Swellendam and East London?

Stops in Swellendam

A
Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, Swellendam, 6740, South Africa
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Stops in East London

A
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, 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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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Swellendam to East London by bus

What is the travel distance from Swellendam to East London?
The distance covered from Swellendam to East London is 703 km (436 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swellendam to East London?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, in Swellendam, and end it at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), 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

11-23

$32

11-24

$33

Today

$43

11-26

$43

11-27

$42

11-28

No data

11-29

$44

11-30

$44

The cheapest trip from Swellendam to East London was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $122 for a bus ticket from Swellendam to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Eagle Liner, 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.