How far is Potchefstroom from East London by coach?

The distance between East London and Potchefstroom by coach is approximately 438 miles (706 km).

What is the best way to go from East London to Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from East London to Potchefstroom on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 45m	07:15	Total Garage	Cheapest
14:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	16h 30m	07:15	Total Garage	Fastest
14:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 45m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
14:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 45m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
14:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	16h 30m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from East London to Potchefstroom on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 45m	07:15	Total Garage	Cheapest
14:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	16h 30m	07:15	Total Garage	Fastest
14:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 45m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
14:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 45m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
14:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	16h 30m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 05:50 SAST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from East London to Potchefstroom

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Potchefstroom. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

16h 30mAverage duration

438 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£21 - £37	Average duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price£30 - £49	Average duration13h 55m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

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Intercape

3.5/543,624 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Customers reported waiting over an hour at Kingsway for the bus, which is a common issue mentioned in multiple reviews. On a positive note, customers appreciate the comfort and good staff service provided by the company.

Intercape Mainliner East London Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

We waited more than 1hour at Kingsway waiting for a bus to take us to our destination

Tshepo K.

17 October 2023

Enjoyable. Driver kept us up to date with what was going on

Hazel M.

21 October 2025

Very comfortable and good staff

Musa N.

19 January 2024

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Where are the popular stops in East London and Potchefstroom?

Stops in East London

A - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

B - Railway Station

C - East London

D - Windmill Mall

Stops in Potchefstroom

A - Total Garage

B - Potchefstroom

C - Total garage

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

How far is Potchefstroom from East London by coach?
The distance between East London and Potchefstroom by coach is approximately 438 miles (706 km).
What is the best way to go from East London to Potchefstroom 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

06/11

No data

07/11

£17

Today

No data

09/11

£18

10/11

£18

11/11

£19

12/11

£19

13/11

£18

The cheapest trip from East London to Potchefstroom was searched and found on 7 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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 Potchefstroom as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £25 for a bus ticket from East London to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-11-13.

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