How far is Harrismith from Richards Bay by coach?

The distance between Richards Bay and Harrismith by coach is approximately 180 miles (291 km).

Is there a way to reach Harrismith from Richards Bay without a car?

The best way to go from Richards Bay to Harrismith without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Richards Bay to Harrismith from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Richards Bay to Harrismith on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	8h 35m	00:35	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	8h 35m	00:35	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	8h 35m	00:35	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	No tags

Next departures from Richards Bay to Harrismith on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	8h 35m	00:35	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Cheapest
	Bus	16:00	Richards Bay - Astron Energy, 7 Premium Promenade	8h 35m	00:35	Harrismith - Shell Garage, Mkechnie Street (building adjacent to Garage)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:14 SAST.

Get from Richards Bay to Harrismith

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 35mAverage duration

181 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,052 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44052 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £20

Intercape Mainliner Richards Bay Harrismith recent customer reviews

I almost lost the transport to home the bus was delayed by over an hour to arrive in harrismith

Thabo R.

8 November 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Richards Bay to Harrismith

How far is Harrismith from Richards Bay by coach?
The distance between Richards Bay and Harrismith by coach is approximately 180 miles (291 km).
Is there a way to reach Harrismith from Richards Bay without a car?
The best way to go from Richards Bay to Harrismith without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£16

26/11

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28/11

£18

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30/11

£23

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The cheapest trip from Richards Bay to Harrismith was searched and found on 25 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 Richards Bay to Harrismith as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £26 for a bus ticket from Richards Bay to Harrismith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-11-28.