Intercape receives praise for its punctuality, comfortable buses, and friendly drivers who ensure a pleasant travel experience. Passengers appreciate the cleanliness and safe journeys provided by the company. However, some reviews mention issues with non-functional air conditioning or charging points and insufficient break times during long trips. Overall, Intercape is commended for maintaining high standards in service quality while ensuring passenger satisfaction through attentive staff members.
Intercape Mainliner Express Cape Town Ladysmith recent customer reviews
I love the fact that the bus was on time.
One of the drivers was very rude though unfortunately didn’t get his name but he is tall and dark not the chubby one that chubby one was nice and friendly.Besides the rude driver i enjoyed the bus will definitely call again.
4 out of 5 stars
Siyathokoza Siphelele D.
We had wonderful drivers Mr Zondi and his colleague. They gave us enough refreshing stops. They were mindful of the time though they never rushed us they went extra mile when the time for stop is up politely went to remind the passengers in the shops and after that do a head count in the bus to make sure everyone is on board. The toilet 🚻 was in order. Keep up good work guys. Excellent service 👏
5 out of 5 stars
Bongani M.
We arrived in time, the bus was comfortable. It was cold in the bus, a heater would have helped a lot since most of the people didn't have blankets. I wasn't prepared for that coldness!
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cape Town to Ladysmith, ZA
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 Cape Town to Ladysmith?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Ladysmith start from £36. The average price for this route is around £48. 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 Cape Town to Ladysmith?
The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Ladysmith is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 765 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 19h 55m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Ladysmith route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Ladysmith?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Ladysmith at 11:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Ladysmith?
A bus journey from Cape Town to Ladysmith produces an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
26/11
£79
27/11
£95
Today
£99
29/11
£97
30/11
£97
01/12
£71
02/12
£58
03/12
£60
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Ladysmith, ZA was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £58
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You can expect to pay from £58 to £99 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Ladysmith, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £58, which is on 2025-12-02.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Ladysmith, ZA was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £58
