How much is the bus ticket from Butterworth to Midrand?

The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Midrand start at R 407. The average price for this route is around R 710. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Butterworth to Midrand?

The average bus journey time from Butterworth to Midrand is 15h 30m, covering a distance of 707 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h 10m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Midrand route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa , Big Sky , Citiliner .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Butterworth to Midrand?

The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Midrand at 09:35. And the latest bus departs at 16:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Midrand?

A bus trip from Butterworth to Midrand 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 Butterworth to Midrand?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth to Midrand?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Butterworth to Midrand?

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 Butterworth to Midrand?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Butterworth to Midrand from R 389 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Butterworth to Midrand on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:05	Butterworth	15h	06:05	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	Cheapest
Bus	16:45	Butterworth	14h 10m	06:55	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	Fastest
Bus	15:05	Butterworth	15h	06:05	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	15:50	Butterworth	14h 50m	06:40	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	14:30	Butterworth, Market Square	15h 30m	06:00	Midrand (Big Bird Total)	No tags

Next departures from Butterworth to Midrand on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Butterworth, Market Square	15h 30m	06:00	Midrand (Big Bird Total)	Cheapest
Bus	16:45	Butterworth	14h 10m	06:55	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	Fastest
Bus	15:05	Butterworth	15h	06:05	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	15:50	Butterworth	14h 50m	06:40	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	16h 15m	08:45	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	No tags

Next departures from Butterworth to Midrand on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Butterworth, Market Square	15h 30m	06:00	Midrand (Big Bird Total)	Cheapest
Bus	16:45	Butterworth	14h 10m	06:55	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	Fastest
Bus	15:05	Butterworth	15h	06:05	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	15:50	Butterworth	14h 50m	06:40	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	16h 15m	08:45	Midrand - Bigbird Petroport, N1 North/South, New Road Offramp, Midrand	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:41 AM SAST.

Get from Butterworth to Midrand

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 407, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

15h 30mAverage duration

707 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Butterworth and Midrand?

Stops in Butterworth

A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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Stops in Midrand

A
Engen Big Bird N1
N1 Bridge, New Rd, Midridge Park, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
Visit page
B
Midrand - Shell Ultra
Engine Big Bird N1 South, Midrand, 2093, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 609 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the caring nature of the drivers and their excellent driving skills. Additionally, passengers found seating to be comfortable during their journey. However, there was a mention that some travelers experienced discomfort due to excessive heat on board.

Intercape Budgetliner Butterworth Midrand recent customer reviews

Best experience ever, they come a bit late because of traffic but otherwise they respect and dedication to the work made the trip to be the best bus no ICG8112 GP

Xolani L.

19 January 2025

The 1st trip was horrible on a budget liner where we were being suffocated with a heater ,the second one was 2 hours late and the drivers intentio

Tandokazi P.

28 October 2024

I enjoyed the trip, drivers were very caring adn they drive so well.

Nolizwi M.

7 October 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510 563 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

According to customer reviews, there have been consistent complaints about the bus being late in Butterworth and the chaotic process of switching buses in Queenstown. Additionally, some customers mentioned that the drivers were speeding and constantly beeping during the journey. Another common issue reported was a lack of order and assistance when changing buses. Furthermore, there were negative comments regarding rude drivers and old buses.

Eagle Liner Butterworth Midrand recent customer reviews

The changing of the bus with no order and no assistance was one of the downfalls about my trip

Mondli Reubin N.

16 July 2023

The bus was late in Butterworth. The switching of busses in Queenstown is a nightmare. Between Butterworth and Queenstown the bus was constantly beeping because the driver was speeding.

Sandile N.

25 June 2023

Very very bad i will never evr book it again, drivefs a rude and the buses are old

Siyasanga T.

19 January 2022

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 234 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53 190 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Citiliner

3.5/51 997 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.6

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Butterworth, ZA to Midrand 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 Butterworth to Midrand?
The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Midrand start at R 407. The average price for this route is around R 710. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Butterworth to Midrand?
The average bus journey time from Butterworth to Midrand is 15h 30m, covering a distance of 707 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h 10m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Midrand route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, Citiliner.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Butterworth to Midrand?
The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Midrand at 09:35. And the latest bus departs at 16:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Midrand?
A bus trip from Butterworth to Midrand 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 Butterworth to Midrand?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth to Midrand?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Butterworth to Midrand?
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 Butterworth to Midrand?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

15/12

R 365

16/12

R 367

Today

R 417

18/12

R 389

19/12

R 420

20/12

No data

21/12

R 470

22/12

R 420

The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Midrand was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 365

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

You can expect to pay from R 365 to R 839 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Midrand based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 389, which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.