How much is the bus ticket from Caledon to East London?

The cheapest bus tickets from Caledon to East London start at R 390. The average price for this route is around R 769. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Caledon to East London?

The average bus journey time from Caledon to East London is 14h, covering a distance of 797 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 35m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Caledon to East London route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Jacobs Coaches , Flexi City Connect , Greyhound South Africa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Caledon to East London?

The earliest bus departs from Caledon to East London at 10:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:05.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Caledon to East London?

A bus trip from Caledon to East London produces an estimated 20 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 Caledon to East London?

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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Caledon to East London?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Caledon to East London?

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 Caledon to East London?

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 Caledon to East London from R 359 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Caledon to East London on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Caledon - Spar, Prince Alfred Rd, Caledon, 7230	12h 55m	09:55	East London (Station) - 20 Station St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:20	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	13h 55m	00:15	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	21:05	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	13h 35m	10:40	East London Windmill Park	No tags
Bus	19:55	CALEDON - PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, BETWEEN DE PASSEL AND JOUBERT STREET, CALEDON	14h 5m	10:00	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	17:20	Caledon - LG Travel, C/O De Possel and Joubert Street	13h 10m	06:30	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	No tags

Next departures from Caledon to East London on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:20	Caledon - LG Travel, C/O De Possel and Joubert Street	13h 10m	06:30	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Caledon - Spar, Prince Alfred Rd, Caledon, 7230	12h 55m	09:55	East London (Station) - 20 Station St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200	Fastest
Bus	10:20	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	13h 55m	00:15	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	21:05	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	13h 35m	10:40	East London Windmill Park	No tags
Bus	19:55	CALEDON - PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, BETWEEN DE PASSEL AND JOUBERT STREET, CALEDON	14h 5m	10:00	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures from Caledon to East London on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:05	Caledon - LG Travel, C/O De Possel and Joubert Street	14h 25m	12:30	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Caledon	12h 35m	10:00	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Fastest
Bus	10:20	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	13h 55m	00:15	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	21:05	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	13h 35m	10:40	East London Windmill Park	No tags
Bus	19:55	CALEDON - PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, BETWEEN DE PASSEL AND JOUBERT STREET, CALEDON	14h 5m	10:00	Railway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 2:09 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Caledon to East London

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Shuttle stands out as a good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 735, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

13h 30mAverage duration

797 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 390 - R 3 166	Average duration14h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 735 - R 735	Average duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Caledon and East London?

Stops in Caledon

A
Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage
Nerina Street , Caledon, Western Cape, South Africa
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Stops in East London

A
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
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C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
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D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 425 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

APM WC

2/53 026 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511 850 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Based on 11850 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 R 400

Intercity Xpress Caledon East London recent customer reviews

I loved that thier was toilets but it was dirty da rest of da experience was very nice

Chante W.

28 November 2025

Bus had issues at Grahamstown

Bongani Osmond M.

5 January 2024

Jacobs Coaches

2/599 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi1

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5162 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi1

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 361 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Caledon, ZA to East London 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 Caledon to East London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Caledon to East London start at R 390. The average price for this route is around R 769. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Caledon to East London?
The average bus journey time from Caledon to East London is 14h, covering a distance of 797 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 35m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Caledon to East London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Jacobs Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Caledon to East London?
The earliest bus departs from Caledon to East London at 10:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Caledon to East London?
A bus trip from Caledon to East London produces an estimated 20 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 Caledon to East London?
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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Caledon to East London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Caledon to East London?
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 Caledon to East London?
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

07/01

R 373

08/01

R 402

Today

R 378

10/01

R 411

11/01

R 411

12/01

No data

13/01

R 359

14/01

R 360

The cheapest trip from Caledon, ZA to East London was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of R 359

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

You can expect to pay from R 359 to R 1 232 for a bus ticket from Caledon, ZA to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 359, which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually Intercape, 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.