Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the comfortable and clean buses with friendly and professional staff. Many appreciated the punctuality of trips, although some noted occasional delays without prior communication. While air conditioning was generally well-received for its coolness, a few found it too cold at times. Overall service satisfaction remains high despite minor issues like non-functional Wi-Fi or charging points being reported occasionally.
Intercape Mainliner Express Ladysmith Cape Town recent customer reviews
The bus is clean, comfortablrle and looking good. Smooth drive. They are taking good care of the passengers.
5 out of 5 stars
Millicent S.
Everything was gud 👍 I loved traveling with entercape. Only one thing that I would like to suggest increases time on the stop. Maybe one of the stop must be 20munits so that we can be able to go to the toilet and buy food. 10/15 is not enough 🙏🙏🙏
5 out of 5 stars
Xolani M.
There was one specific difficult white lady passanger who wanted the aircon to be on cold because she felt hot.And the drivers sacrifised for just one person and we all suffered the whole trip was freezing cold.I am never using your buses otherwise I will be sick
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town
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 Ladysmith to Cape Town?
The cheapest coach tickets from Ladysmith to Cape Town start from £36. The average price for this route is around £47. 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 Ladysmith to Cape Town?
The average bus journey time from Ladysmith to Cape Town is 20h 50m, covering a distance of 753 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 20h 50m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Ladysmith to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ladysmith to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Ladysmith to Cape Town at 13:25. And the latest bus departs at 15:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ladysmith to Cape Town?
A bus journey from Ladysmith to Cape Town produces an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
24/01
£77
25/01
£83
Today
£87
27/01
£75
28/01
£53
29/01
£72
30/01
£72
31/01
£64
The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of £53
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £53 to £88 for a bus ticket from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £53, which is on 2026-01-28.
The cheapest trip from Ladysmith, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of £53
