How far is Ladysmith from East London by coach?

The distance between East London and Ladysmith by coach is approximately 327 miles (528 km).

Is there a way to reach Ladysmith from East London without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus East London to Ladysmith from £25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from East London to Ladysmith on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures from East London to Ladysmith on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures from East London to Ladysmith on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures from East London to Ladysmith on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures from East London to Ladysmith on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Next departures from East London to Ladysmith on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	Cheapest
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 40m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags
Bus	15:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	11h 25m	03:10	Astron Energy	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:32 SAST.

Get from East London to Ladysmith

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

11h 25mAverage duration

327 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,054 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44054 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 Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £26

Intercape Mainliner East London Ladysmith recent customer reviews

There was this smell i expirienced from East London to Ladysmith.I don't know whether it came the toilet or bus itself. If the company can work on that and the cleanliness of the seats.

Bongani M.

7 October 2024

Nothing I enjoyed because we spent 3hours in Mount Frere bus had a breakdown and we had to wait for the bus from Umtata and got in Ladysmith at 8 oclock while we were suppose to be here at 3am. The bus was cold no heaters

Chwayita B.

2 April 2024

The trip in this one particular bus was disgusting, and hygene standards were zero

Bonisile N.

25 December 2021

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

How far is Ladysmith from East London by coach?
The distance between East London and Ladysmith by coach is approximately 327 miles (528 km).
Is there a way to reach Ladysmith from East London without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£24

26/11

£27

Today

£53

28/11

£48

29/11

£35

30/11

£32

01/12

£29

02/12

£25

The cheapest trip from East London to Ladysmith, ZA was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £24

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

You can expect to pay from £24 to £57 for a bus ticket from East London to Ladysmith, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-12-02.