How far is Midrand from King William’s Town by coach?

The journey from King William’s Town to Midrand by coach covers an approximate distance of 478 miles (771 km).

What is the best way to go from King William’s Town to Midrand without flying?

To travel from King William’s Town to Midrand without flying, you can take the coaches. 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 King William’s Town to Midrand from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from King William’s Town to Midrand on 11 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:45	Station - Qonce 5601	13h	06:45	Midrand (Big Bird Total)	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	King Williams Town Railway Station	12h	06:15	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	Fastest
Bus	17:05	Railway Station	15h 25m	08:30	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	17:15	King Williams Town Railway Station	14h	07:15	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	No tags
Bus	18:00	Station - Qonce 5601	13h 30m	07:30	Midrand (Big Bird Total)	No tags
Bus	17:05	Railway Station	15h 25m	08:30	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	17:05	Railway Station	15h 25m	08:30	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	17:45	Railway Station	14h	07:45	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags

Next departures from King William’s Town to Midrand on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Station - Qonce 5601	13h 30m	07:30	Midrand (Big Bird Total)	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	King Williams Town Railway Station	12h	06:15	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Railway Station	17h 55m	09:55	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	17:15	King Williams Town Railway Station	14h	07:15	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	No tags
Bus	17:45	Station - Qonce 5601	13h	06:45	Midrand (Big Bird Total)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Railway Station	17h 55m	09:55	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Railway Station	17h 55m	09:55	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	17:05	Railway Station	15h 25m	08:30	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 22:20 SAST.

Get from King William’s Town to Midrand

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

13h 30mAverage duration

479 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,689 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

The reviews highlight that the bus service is generally good, with clean buses and comfortable seating. Passengers appreciate the working heater as well. However, there are some concerns about punctuality, with reports of delays in arrival times. Additionally, a few passengers mentioned discomfort due to overtaking by drivers and loud music from co-drivers' cellphones.

Intercape Mainliner King William’s Town Midrand recent customer reviews

The service is good but passangers must be informed about adjustments of sits some get angry when you adjust your own sit

Luncedo G.

10 July 2025

Seating was very comfortable and spacious. There was an uncomfortable level of music from one of the co drivers cellphone

Siphosethu B.

1 December 2024

It was really clean but the drivers kept on overtaking a lot. I was really panicked by this

Thulani F.

26 August 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,099 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Users have expressed satisfaction with the pleasant travel experience and friendly drivers. However, there was a mention of being unexpectedly transferred to an Intercity bus, which some found less enjoyable. Overall, customers seem pleased with the service and are likely to use it again in the future.

Greyhound King William’s Town Midrand recent customer reviews

Friendly drivers but being unceremoniously moved to an Intercity bus was not nice.

Siseko N.

28 August 2025

it was

Bongani J.

30 April 2025

It was a pleasant experience and I will definitely use your services again

Luvuyo N.

23 April 2025

Eagle Liner

3/510,195 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/510,871 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Jacobs Coaches

2/587 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in King William’s Town and Midrand?

Stops in King William’s Town

A - King Williams Town Railway Station

B - Railway Station

Stops in Midrand

A - Engen Big Bird N1

B - Midrand - Shell Ultra

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from King William’s Town to Midrand

How far is Midrand from King William’s Town by coach?
The journey from King William’s Town to Midrand by coach covers an approximate distance of 478 miles (771 km).
What is the best way to go from King William’s Town to Midrand without flying?
To travel from King William’s Town to Midrand without flying, you can take the coaches. 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

09/11

£20

10/11

£19

Today

£18

12/11

No data

13/11

No data

14/11

No data

15/11

£21

16/11

£19

The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Midrand was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from King William’s Town to Midrand as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £18 to £41 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Midrand based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-11-16.