What's the distance between Mthatha and Ixopo by coach?

The journey from Mthatha to Ixopo by coach covers an approximate distance of 125 miles (202 km).

How can I get from Mthatha to Ixopo without driving?

You can reach Ixopo from Mthatha by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Mthatha to Ixopo from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mthatha to Ixopo on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:10	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	5h 50m	21:00	Ixopo Shell Garage	Cheapest
Bus	18:35	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	5h 20m	23:55	Ixopo Shell Garage	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	5h 25m	21:55	Ixopo Shell Garage	No tags
Bus	14:50	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	5h 55m	20:45	Ixopo Shell Garage	No tags
Bus	14:30	Umtata Station	6h 15m	20:45	Ixopo Shell Garage	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Ixopo on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:10	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	5h 50m	21:00	Ixopo Shell Garage	Cheapest
Bus	02:05	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	4h	06:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	4h 15m	06:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	No tags
Bus	18:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 5m	23:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	No tags
Bus	16:30	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	5h 25m	21:55	Ixopo Shell Garage	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Ixopo on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:50	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	5h 55m	20:45	Ixopo Shell Garage	Cheapest
Bus	02:05	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	4h	06:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	4h 15m	06:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	No tags
Bus	18:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 5m	23:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	No tags
Bus	16:30	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	5h 25m	21:55	Ixopo Shell Garage	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Ixopo on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:50	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	5h 55m	20:45	Ixopo Shell Garage	Cheapest
Bus	02:05	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	4h	06:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	4h 15m	06:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	No tags
Bus	18:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 5m	23:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	No tags
Bus	16:30	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	5h 25m	21:55	Ixopo Shell Garage	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Ixopo on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 20m	22:50	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	Cheapest
Bus	02:05	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	4h	06:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	4h 15m	06:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	No tags
Bus	18:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 5m	23:05	Shell Garage, 32 Margaret St, Ixopo	No tags
Bus	16:30	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	5h 25m	21:55	Ixopo Shell Garage	No tags

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Get from Mthatha to Ixopo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

5h 20mAverage duration

125 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,843 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

APM WC

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Staff2.7

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Big Sky

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Citiliner

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Staff4.4

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Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

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Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Mthatha to Ixopo

What's the distance between Mthatha and Ixopo by coach?
The journey from Mthatha to Ixopo by coach covers an approximate distance of 125 miles (202 km).
How can I get from Mthatha to Ixopo without driving?
You can reach Ixopo from Mthatha by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£16

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£16

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21/11

£16

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23/11

£16

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Ixopo was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £61 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Ixopo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-21.

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.