How much is the bus ticket from Bedford to Cape Town?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bedford to Cape Town start at R 338. The average price for this route is around R 709. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bedford to Cape Town?

The average bus journey time from Bedford to Cape Town is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 706 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 15m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Bedford to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Jacobs Coaches , Flexi City Connect , Mini Mobile , BM Tours , Badela .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bedford to Cape Town?

The earliest bus departs from Bedford to Cape Town at 17:20. And the latest bus departs at 20:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bedford to Cape Town?

A bus trip from Bedford to Cape Town produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Bedford to Cape Town?

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 44567 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bedford to Cape Town?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bedford to Cape Town?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bedford to Cape Town?

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

Bus Bedford to Cape Town from R 647 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bedford to Cape Town on 28 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:40	Caltex modern service station, Donkin street	11h 20m	08:00	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	Cheapest
Bus	19:25	1 Donkin St - Beford	10h 15m	05:40	Bus Station - Civic Centre	Fastest
Bus	20:40	Caltex modern service station, Donkin street	11h 20m	08:00	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	20:40	Caltex modern service station, Donkin street	11h 20m	08:00	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	20:40	Caltex modern service station, Donkin street	10h 35m	07:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags

Next departures from Bedford to Cape Town on 30 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:40	Caltex modern service station, Donkin street	11h 20m	08:00	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	Cheapest
Bus	19:25	1 Donkin St - Beford	10h 15m	05:40	Bus Station - Civic Centre	Fastest
Bus	20:40	Caltex modern service station, Donkin street	11h 20m	08:00	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	20:40	Caltex modern service station, Donkin street	11h 20m	08:00	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	20:40	Caltex modern service station, Donkin street	10h 35m	07:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:46 AM SAST.

Get from Bedford to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 338, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

11h 20mAverage duration

706 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 978 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Jacobs Coaches

2.5/594 reviews

Staff3.2

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi1

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5124 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi1.1

Mini Mobile

1/56 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Cleanliness0

WiFi0

Based on 6 reviews, the company was rated 1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Mini Mobile ticket prices on this trip start at R 749

Mini Mobile Bedford Cape Town recent customer reviews

Never enjoyed the bus never arrived and had not contacted me in anyway had to make another way home

Xolelwa N.

31 December 2024

BM Tours

Badela

3.5/5268 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bedford, ZA to Cape Town by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bedford to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bedford to Cape Town start at R 338. The average price for this route is around R 709. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bedford to Cape Town?
The average bus journey time from Bedford to Cape Town is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 706 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 15m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Bedford to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Jacobs Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Mini Mobile, BM Tours, Badela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bedford to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Bedford to Cape Town at 17:20. And the latest bus departs at 20:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bedford to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Bedford to Cape Town produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bedford to Cape Town?
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 44567 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bedford to Cape Town?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bedford to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bedford to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, 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.

Best price found

26/12

R 580

27/12

R 770

Today

R 864

29/12

No data

30/12

R 1 015

31/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Bedford, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on 26 Dec 2025 with a price of R 580

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

You can expect to pay from R 580 to R 1 249 for a bus ticket from Bedford, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 015, which is on 2025-12-30.

Usually Jacobs Coaches 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.