How far is Somerset West from Port Elizabeth by coach?

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Somerset West by coach is approximately 386 miles (622 km).

What is the best way to go from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Somerset West from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:10	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	9h 45m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:25	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	11h 55m	19:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	12h	07:45	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	20:35	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	10h 45m	07:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	18:30	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	11h 45m	06:15	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:10	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	9h 45m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:25	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	11h 55m	19:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	12h	07:45	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	20:35	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	10h 45m	07:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	18:30	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	11h 45m	06:15	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:10	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	9h 45m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:25	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	11h 55m	19:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	12h	07:45	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	18:30	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	11h 45m	06:15	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	No tags
Bus	21:40	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	9h 50m	07:30	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:10	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	9h 45m	05:55	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:25	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	11h 55m	19:20	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	12h	07:45	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags
Bus	18:30	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	11h 45m	06:15	Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2	No tags
Bus	21:40	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	9h 50m	07:30	Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Somerset West. The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

11h 25mAverage duration

381 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£17 - £95	Average duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price£26 - £45	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,842 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have noted that the bus offers a luxurious travel experience, which is appreciated. However, there are consistent mentions of delays in departure and extended travel times to reach destinations.

Intercape Budgetliner Port Elizabeth Somerset West recent customer reviews

I love the fact that I doesn’t have a toilet inside and I stops on garage for us to use garage toilets. I didn’t like charging points most of them were not working

Thembi S.

17 October 2025

The driver was very rude showed us of putting bags in a wrong place nw he ddnt want to open the trailer

Sibulele M.

25 July 2025

Everything about the trip except the bus being late for more than an hour at the point if departure.

Patrick V.

8 January 2025

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Based on 2711 reviews, the company was rated 2 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 Port Elizabeth Somerset West recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy the late departure and my Name was also not on the list then drivers almost left me at the bus stop. I like the fact that although the bus was late but we arrived on time and safe in Cape Town.

Seun N.

8 April 2025

Bus never showed up at the station

Edwin M.

10 February 2025

Very bad

Silindokuhle Owen N.

23 April 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,000 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 3000 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 £23

Big Sky Port Elizabeth Somerset West recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy anything the bus delay was 2hrs and stopped to every garage I spent the whole day and night in a bus and missed my scheduled meetings

Nobuzwe Julia S.

1 October 2023

Bus was comfortable but driver was impatient and started driving before myself and my daughter even had a seat

Liza U.

20 September 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/510,945 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 10945 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 £18

Intercity Xpress Port Elizabeth Somerset West recent customer reviews

Very dirty and smelly. The toilets inside were extremely dirty and contaminated the bus with it’s unpleasant smell, even vomitted

Nomfundo K.

23 March 2025

Left my bag in a bus coz of rude driver

Anelisa S.

27 March 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Somerset West?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)

B - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

C - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

Stops in Somerset West

A - Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West

How far is Somerset West from Port Elizabeth by coach?
The distance between Port Elizabeth and Somerset West by coach is approximately 386 miles (622 km).
What is the best way to go from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. 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

16/11

£17

17/11

£17

Today

£17

19/11

£19

20/11

£17

21/11

£17

22/11

£18

23/11

£17

The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £41 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-11-23.

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.