How much is the bus ticket from Butterworth to Grahamstown?

The cheapest coach tickets from Butterworth to Grahamstown start from £18. The average price for this route is around £21. 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 Butterworth to Grahamstown?

The average bus journey time from Butterworth to Grahamstown is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 116 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Grahamstown route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Big Sky , Eagle Liner .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Butterworth to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Grahamstown at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 17:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Grahamstown?

A bus journey from Butterworth to Grahamstown produces an estimated 5 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 Butterworth to Grahamstown?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth to Grahamstown?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Butterworth to Grahamstown?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Butterworth to Grahamstown?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Butterworth to Grahamstown from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Butterworth to Grahamstown on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:55	Butterworth	4h 35m	05:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	4h	20:00	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	00:55	Butterworth	4h 35m	05:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	01:40	Butterworth	4h 35m	06:15	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	01:40	Butterworth, Market Square	4h 5m	05:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures from Butterworth to Grahamstown on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:40	Butterworth	4h 45m	18:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	4h	20:00	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	00:55	Butterworth	4h 35m	05:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	01:40	Butterworth	4h 35m	06:15	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	01:40	Butterworth, Market Square	4h 5m	05:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures from Butterworth to Grahamstown on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:40	Butterworth	4h 45m	18:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	4h	20:00	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	00:55	Butterworth	4h 35m	05:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	01:40	Butterworth	4h 35m	06:15	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	01:40	Butterworth, Market Square	4h 5m	05:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 14:33 SAST.

Get from Butterworth to Grahamstown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

4h 20mAverage duration

116 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Butterworth and Grahamstown?

Stops in Butterworth

A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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Stops in Grahamstown

A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,160 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Intercity Xpress

3/511,077 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

APM WC

2/52,762 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,078 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,374 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by Eagle liner buses. They mention that it has become a norm for them to experience bad service. Some customers have been inconvenienced because they were not informed that pick-ups are not available in Butterworth and had to travel to East London instead.

Eagle Liner Butterworth Grahamstown recent customer reviews

It was bad, the bus was an 1hr late then it had so many stops that I arrived at 21:45 instead of 6;45 pm I was so frustrated because it was also hot in the bus I was dehydrated most of the time, I don't think I will ever book eagle liner

Lisakhanya B.

7 February 2025

Caused me alot of inconvenience i had to travel to East London because they failed to tell me they don't do pick ups in butterworth

Thembela P.

16 November 2022

Bad service provided and it has now became a norm with Eagle liner buses

Liyabona D.

2 April 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Butterworth, ZA to Grahamstown

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 Butterworth to Grahamstown?
The cheapest coach tickets from Butterworth to Grahamstown start from £18. The average price for this route is around £21. 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 Butterworth to Grahamstown?
The average bus journey time from Butterworth to Grahamstown is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 116 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Grahamstown route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Big Sky, Eagle Liner.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Butterworth to Grahamstown?
The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Grahamstown at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 17:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Grahamstown?
A bus journey from Butterworth to Grahamstown produces an estimated 5 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 Butterworth to Grahamstown?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth to Grahamstown?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Butterworth to Grahamstown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Butterworth to Grahamstown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

28/11

£15

29/11

£19

Today

£19

01/12

£15

02/12

£17

03/12

£17

04/12

No data

05/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Grahamstown was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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

You can expect to pay from £15 to £40 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Intercity Xpress 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.