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

The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Caledon start at R 345. The average price for this route is around R 733. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from East London to Caledon is 14h, covering a distance of 797 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 40m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the East London to Caledon route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Flexi City Connect , Greyhound South Africa , Big Sky , Jacobs Coaches , Delta Coaches .

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

The earliest bus departs from East London to Caledon at 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 19:40.

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

A bus trip from East London to Caledon 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 East London to Caledon?

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 East London to Caledon?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

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

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 East London to Caledon?

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 East London to Caledon from R 314 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from East London to Caledon on 23 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:05	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 45m	04:50	Caledon - LG Travel, C/O De Possel and Joubert Street	Cheapest
Bus	16:10	East London (Station) - 20 Station St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200	12h 40m	04:50	Caledon - Spar, Prince Alfred Rd, Caledon, 7230	Fastest
Bus	15:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	13h 55m	05:35	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags
Bus	16:15	East London Windmill Park	14h 15m	06:30	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags
Bus	14:20	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	14h 55m	05:15	CALEDON - PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, BETWEEN DE PASSEL AND JOUBERT STREET, CALEDON	No tags

Next departures from East London to Caledon on 27 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:05	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 45m	04:50	Caledon - LG Travel, C/O De Possel and Joubert Street	Cheapest
Bus	17:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	12h 45m	06:30	Caledon - LG Travel, C/O De Possel and Joubert Street	Fastest
Bus	02:35	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	15h 40m	18:15	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags
Bus	15:40	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	13h 55m	05:35	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags
Bus	16:15	East London Windmill Park	14h 15m	06:30	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 10:00 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from East London to Caledon

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Caledon. The journey takes about 14 hours and with fares starting at just R 345, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

14hAverage duration

797 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 345 - R 3 363	Average duration14h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 868 - R 868	Average duration15h 10m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in East London and Caledon?

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
D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Stops in Caledon

A
Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage
Nerina Street , Caledon, Western Cape, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 813 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

APM WC

2/52 886 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Based on 2886 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 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 R 345

APMWC East London Caledon recent customer reviews

It’s so uncomfortable, air conditioning not working or switched off by the driver. Music was loud during the night even though I have asked so many times to be off. Driver’s attitude to people was bad and unprofessional.

Ayabulela S.

13 October 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511 483 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5116 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi1.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 265 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53 235 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Jacobs Coaches

2.5/594 reviews

Staff3.2

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi1

Delta Coaches

1.5/53 988 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.3

Based on 3988 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at R 413

Delta Coaches East London Caledon recent customer reviews

What a worse experience of my life time, i was even issued with warning letter by my employer because the bus should have been in Caledon at 05:50 am instead i got off inn Bellville at 11:47 am no arrangements and no explanations

Tlholohelo Daniel S.

4 June 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London to Caledon, ZA 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 East London to Caledon?
The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Caledon start at R 345. The average price for this route is around R 733. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from East London to Caledon?
The average bus journey time from East London to Caledon is 14h, covering a distance of 797 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 40m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the East London to Caledon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Flexi City Connect, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, Jacobs Coaches, Delta Coaches.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Caledon?
The earliest bus departs from East London to Caledon at 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 19:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Caledon?
A bus trip from East London to Caledon 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 East London to Caledon?
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 East London to Caledon?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from East London to Caledon?
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 East London to Caledon?
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

21/12

R 418

22/12

No data

Today

R 314

24/12

No data

25/12

R 592

26/12

R 649

27/12

R 315

28/12

R 315

The cheapest trip from East London to Caledon, ZA was searched and found on 23 Dec 2025 with a price of R 314

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

You can expect to pay from R 314 to R 1 202 for a bus ticket from East London to Caledon, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 315, which is on 2025-12-28.

Usually Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Intercape 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.