How much is the bus ticket from East London to Paarl?

The cheapest coach tickets from East London to Paarl start from £16. The average price for this route is around £29. 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 East London to Paarl?

The average bus journey time from East London to Paarl is 14h 20m, covering a distance of 519 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Makalala Transport .

Which bus companies service the East London to Paarl route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Wez We Coaches , Flexi City Connect , Jacobs Coaches , Badela , Makalala Transport , Chilwans Express , Big Sky , ilulaBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Paarl?

The earliest bus departs from East London to Paarl at 03:40. And the latest bus departs at 17:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Paarl?

A bus journey from East London to Paarl produces an estimated 21 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 East London to Paarl?

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 East London to Paarl?

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 East London to Paarl?

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 East London to Paarl?

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 East London to Paarl from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from East London to Paarl on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:55	EAST LONDON WINDMILL	14h 10m	04:05	Paarl - Shell Garage, 25-19 R45, Southern Paarl, Paarl	Cheapest
Bus	17:15	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	13h 25m	06:40	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	03:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 10m	19:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	16:00	Railway Station	14h 55m	06:55	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	16:25	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 15m	06:40	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures from East London to Paarl on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:55	EAST LONDON WINDMILL	14h 10m	04:05	Paarl - Shell Garage, 25-19 R45, Southern Paarl, Paarl	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 10m	04:30	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	Fastest
Bus	03:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 10m	19:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	15:30	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 40m	05:10	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	No tags
Bus	16:50	Railway Station	14h 40m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures from East London to Paarl on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:05	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	17h 15m	07:20	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 10m	04:30	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	Fastest
Bus	03:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 10m	19:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	15:30	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 40m	05:10	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	No tags
Bus	16:50	Railway Station	14h 40m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures from East London to Paarl on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:05	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	17h 15m	07:20	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 10m	04:30	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	Fastest
Bus	03:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 10m	19:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	16:50	Railway Station	14h 40m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	16:25	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 15m	06:40	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures from East London to Paarl on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:05	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	17h 15m	07:20	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 10m	04:30	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	Fastest
Bus	03:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 10m	19:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	16:50	Railway Station	14h 40m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	16:25	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 15m	06:40	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from East London to Paarl

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Paarl. The journey takes about 14 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

14h 20mAverage duration

519 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£16 - £76	Average duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price£25 - £141	Average duration16h 5m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in East London and Paarl?

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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Stops in Paarl

A
Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Garage, C/O Suid and Hoof Street, Southern Paarl, Paarl, 7624, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,094 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have expressed satisfaction with their travel experience, highlighting the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. The driver was praised for providing a good ride, contributing to an overall pleasant journey.

Intercape Budgetliner East London Paarl recent customer reviews

Driver shouted at me when I asked him about my suitcase

Sinalo J.

13 September 2025

Enjoy the ride, the driver was good.

Zameka P.

24 June 2024

Your hostess were very nice and professional. The journey was fine.

Thandisizwe M.

30 December 2023

APM WC

2/52,755 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,346 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 10346 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at £24

Eagle Liner East London Paarl recent customer reviews

I had the best journey with Eagle liner, but the seats are not comfortable

Hlalempini N.

1 December 2022

Intercity Xpress

3/511,050 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Wez We Coaches

1.5/5540 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.7

WiFi0.4

Flexi City Connect

2.5/519 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.7

Jacobs Coaches

2/589 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi0.9

Badela

3.5/5253 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2

Makalala Transport

3/5225 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi1.2

Chilwans Express

Big Sky

3.5/53,065 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from East London to Paarl

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 East London to Paarl?
The cheapest coach tickets from East London to Paarl start from £16. The average price for this route is around £29. 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 East London to Paarl?
The average bus journey time from East London to Paarl is 14h 20m, covering a distance of 519 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Makalala Transport.
Which bus companies service the East London to Paarl route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Wez We Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Jacobs Coaches, Badela, Makalala Transport, Chilwans Express, Big Sky, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Paarl?
The earliest bus departs from East London to Paarl at 03:40. And the latest bus departs at 17:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Paarl?
A bus journey from East London to Paarl produces an estimated 21 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 East London to Paarl?
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 East London to Paarl?
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 East London to Paarl?
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 East London to Paarl?
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

26/11

£16

27/11

£17

Today

£21

29/11

£18

30/11

£19

01/12

£17

02/12

£16

03/12

£17

The cheapest trip from East London to Paarl was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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 Paarl as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £53 for a bus ticket from East London to Paarl based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Intercape, Jacobs Coaches 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.