Intercape Budgetliner receives high praise for its reliable and comfortable service, with many users expressing satisfaction with their travel experiences. Passengers appreciate the punctuality of the buses and commend the friendly demeanor of drivers. Although there were occasional delays due to unforeseen circumstances like floods, overall feedback highlights a positive travel experience.
Intercape Mainliner King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
It was extremely bad, the ticket was for my child, tell me why intetcape bus left my child at the bus station where the ticket said the pick up point is where, the inconvenience she woke up so that she can be there early, then they had to go back and take, what about the inconvenience, when we book these busses we look at the time, and choose what we think it's going to work for us, please they
1 out of 5 stars
Wabo N.
The Bus driver did not stop at the Engen bus stop. Drove right pas and I had to book another ticket for 8 hours later. Not happy
1 out of 5 stars
T V.
I was never on a Mainliner. Intercape outsourced another bus, brown in color, with the most unfriendly driver
Based on 11045 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at £17
Intercity Xpress King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
It arrived early in King William's town before 15h15 but arrived late in Port Elizabeth 19h20 instead of 18h15. It delayed an hour late.
3 out of 5 stars
Zukisa S.
The bus was 3 hours late with no communication whatsoever! It had a flat tire along the way. Was supposed to arrive in PE at 20:50 only to arrive the next day at 4am! HORRIBLE BUS EXPERIENCE
Based on 2750 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at £17
APMWC King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
It was very bad, bad driving and thee came late not knowing the directions
1 out of 5 stars
Mbali J.
I did not enjoy waiting for a bus that was late for an hour and 30 minutes
Based on 10341 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 £21
Eagle Liner King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
I would recommend this bus service as I realise that the fact that they were late were due to external factors beyond the drivers' control. Very skilled drivers given their resources, since the bus needs an airconditioning refill & bus didn't appear to be really mechanically sound
Based on 3063 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at £19
Based on 19 reviews, the company was rated 2.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Flexi City Connect ticket prices on this trip start at £21
Based on 9159 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at £16
Citiliner Plus King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
Bus was late for 2 hours , it was dirty and stuffy , i don’t recommend it at all
Based on 1935 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Citiliner ticket prices on this trip start at £25
Based on 817 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. ilulaBus ticket prices on this trip start at £16
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth
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 King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth?
The cheapest coach tickets from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth start from £16. The average price for this route is around £20. 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 King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth?
The average bus journey time from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 127 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 35m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth?
The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth at 03:10. And the latest bus departs at 20:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth?
A bus journey from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth produces an estimated 5 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 King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth?
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 King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Citiliner, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £13
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 Port Elizabeth as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £13 to £54 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.
The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £13
