How much is the bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

The cheapest coach tickets from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown start from £17. The average price for this route is around £32. 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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

The average bus journey time from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 189 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa , ilulaBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus departs from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

A bus journey from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown produces an estimated 8 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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

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 45204 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?

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

Bus Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:20	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	5h 25m	09:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	02:40	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600	4h 20m	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	5h 10m	07:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	04:25	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	5h 15m	09:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	03:25	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	4h 45m	08:10	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:43 SAST.

Get from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

5h 15mAverage duration

189 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Plettenberg Bay and Grahamstown?

Stops in Plettenberg Bay

A
Plettenberg Bay
Shell Ultra, Cnr N2 and Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay
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Stops in Grahamstown

A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,505 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

APM WC

2/53,039 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,888 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53,361 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/511,052 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 11052 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at £20

Eagle Liner Plettenberg Bay Grahamstown recent customer reviews

The bus was an hour late,was supposed to leave at 2:10 Am but got there at 3:00. That messed up my whole day,cause i knew ill get to Grahamstown 7:40 but instead it was 9:00.

Bulelani N.

29 May 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,368 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

ilulaBus

2/5825 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi0.3

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown

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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
The cheapest coach tickets from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown start from £17. The average price for this route is around £32. 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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
The average bus journey time from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 189 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
The earliest bus departs from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
A bus journey from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown produces an estimated 8 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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
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 45204 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, 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.

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£17

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£20

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£17

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The cheapest trip from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown was searched and found on 14 Jan 2026 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 Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £55 for a bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2026-01-14.

Usually Intercity Xpress 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.