Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | BEDFORD (KKCOACHES) | Bus Station - Old Marine Drive | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Caltex modern service station, Donkin street | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Caltex modern service station, Donkin street | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Caltex modern service station, Donkin street | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Caltex modern service station, Donkin street | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | No tags |
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Get from Bedford to Cape Town
The journey takes about 10 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bedford, ZA to Cape Town
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Bedford to Cape Town?
The cheapest coach tickets from Bedford to Cape Town start from £22. The average price for this route is around £33. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bedford to Cape Town?
The average bus journey time from Bedford to Cape Town is 10h 35m, covering a distance of 450 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 10h 15m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Bedford to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Jacobs Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Mini Mobile, BM Tours, Badela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bedford to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Bedford to Cape Town at 17:20. And the latest bus departs at 20:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bedford to Cape Town?
A bus journey from Bedford to Cape Town produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Bedford to Cape Town?
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 43907 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Bedford to Cape Town?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bedford to Cape Town?
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 Bedford to Cape Town?
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.
The cheapest trip from Bedford, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bedford, ZA to Cape Town as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £23 to £34 for a bus ticket from Bedford, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-11-29.
