How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Margate?

The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Margate start from £15. The average price for this route is around £25. 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 Johannesburg to Margate?

The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Margate is 10h 10m, covering a distance of 349 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Margate route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress , Intercape .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Margate?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Margate at 08:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Margate?

A bus journey from Johannesburg to Margate produces an estimated 14 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 Johannesburg to Margate?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Margate?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg to Margate?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Margate?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Margate from £20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg to Margate on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 20m	18:10	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	CheapestFastest
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	11h 15m	07:45	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags
Bus	20:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 10m	06:40	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	No tags
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 50m	07:20	Shelly Beach - Engen Garage (next to Southcoast Mall)	No tags
Bus	21:00	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 30m	06:30	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Margate on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 10m	06:40	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	08:50	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 20m	18:10	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Fastest
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	11h 15m	07:45	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags
Bus	08:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 20m	18:50	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	No tags
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	11h 15m	07:45	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Margate on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 10m	06:40	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	08:50	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 20m	18:10	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Fastest
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	11h 15m	07:45	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags
Bus	08:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 20m	18:50	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	No tags
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	11h 15m	07:45	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Margate on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 10m	06:40	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	08:50	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 20m	18:10	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Fastest
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	11h 15m	07:45	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags
Bus	08:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 20m	18:50	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	No tags
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	11h 15m	07:45	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Margate on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 20m	18:50	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	08:50	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 20m	18:10	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Fastest
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	11h 15m	07:45	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags
Bus	20:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 10m	06:40	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	No tags
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	11h 15m	07:45	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Margate on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 20m	18:50	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	08:50	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 20m	18:10	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	Fastest
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	11h 15m	07:45	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags
Bus	20:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 10m	06:40	Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.	No tags
Bus	20:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	11h 15m	07:45	Margate - Hibiscus Mall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Johannesburg to Margate

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Margate. The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

10h 10mAverage duration

349 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£15 - £48	Average duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price£24 - £47	Average duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/511,041 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Many users appreciated the cleanliness of the buses and found drivers to be friendly, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. However, several reviews highlighted concerns with punctuality, noting that delays were common. Some passengers also mentioned issues such as cold temperatures on board or unexpected bus changes during their journey.

Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Margate recent customer reviews

At 1am, the driver admitted that he was going to fall asleep and had to play horrible loud music to stay awake - when I asked where the 2nd driver was, he said they don't get a second driver - and when I phoned the office, they said they were short staffed and don't send 2 drivers on long distance trips The trip started at 8pm, and I was to reach my destination at 7am, so there was still 6 hours of travelling from him admitting this until I was were I needed to be

Wendy S.

20 November 2025

I didn’t enjoy anything about the trip the bus was very cold and the driver refused to turn on the heater for everyone…after he arrived very late for pickup

Slieh K.

20 November 2025

We didn't enjoy because the bus was full the no space for my daughter I'm very not happy

Ellen S.

3 October 2025

Intercape

3.5/544,076 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Many users have praised the friendly and helpful drivers, noting their exceptional service and positive attitudes. The buses are generally comfortable with clean interiors, contributing to an enjoyable travel experience. However, some reviews mention issues such as unpleasant odors in toilets and minor inconveniences like non-functional charging pods or lights during trips.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Margate recent customer reviews

No everything was okay and I enjoyed my journey with the bus. I didn't feel like I'm in a bus but rather a car

Nonhlanhla Z.

24 November 2025

Very good service and helpfulness of both the ticket clerk and buspersonel. Unfortunately There was no light in the toilet and the watersensors for flushing and taps was out of order.

Maria Caterina G.

15 October 2025

Trip was tooooo long. Everything else was perfect. Clean bus, friendly staff, aircon working. The swapping at Durban station, not nice at all. Delays the trip even longer

Gloria S.

27 April 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Johannesburg to Margate, 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 Johannesburg to Margate?
The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Margate start from £15. The average price for this route is around £25. 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 Johannesburg to Margate?
The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Margate is 10h 10m, covering a distance of 349 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Margate route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Intercape.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Margate?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Margate at 08:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Margate?
A bus journey from Johannesburg to Margate produces an estimated 14 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 Johannesburg to Margate?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Margate?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg to Margate?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Margate?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

£32

27/11

£36

Today

£32

29/11

£25

30/11

£25

01/12

£23

02/12

£20

03/12

£20

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Margate, ZA was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £20

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

You can expect to pay from £20 to £44 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Margate, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Intercape 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.