Bus from Grahamstown to King William’s Town: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Grahamstown to King William’s Town on 22 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape MainlinerBus
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Railway StationCheapest
Intercape MainlinerBus
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Engen Buffalo River 1 StopFastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Railway StationNo tags
Big SkyBus
    		The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
    		Railway StationNo tags
    Citiliner PlusBus
    		Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)
    		King Williams Town Railway StationNo tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:42 AM SAST.

    Get from Grahamstown to King William’s Town

    This route is served by bus only

    The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 330, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    18bus per day
    1h 40mAverage duration
    95 kmDistance
    2kgCO₂ emissions

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to King William’s Town by bus

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

    1. How much is the bus ticket from Grahamstown to King William’s Town?

      The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to King William’s Town start at R 330. The average price for this route is around R 842. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

    2. How long is the bus journey from Grahamstown to King William’s Town?

      The average bus journey time from Grahamstown to King William’s Town is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 95 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 15m and is operated by Intercape.

    3. Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to King William’s Town route?

      Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, MN QWABE TRANSPORT, Citiliner, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, ilulaBus.

    4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Grahamstown to King William’s Town?

      The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to King William’s Town at 04:10. And the latest bus departs at 21:40.

    5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to King William’s Town?

      A bus trip from Grahamstown to King William’s Town produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

    6. What is the best bus company from Grahamstown to King William’s Town?

      According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.

    7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to King William’s Town?

      Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company MN QWABE TRANSPORT has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

    8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Grahamstown to King William’s Town?

      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.

    9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Grahamstown to King William’s Town?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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
    19/12
    R 430
    20/12
    No data
    Today
    No data
    22/12
    R 353
    23/12
    No data
    24/12
    R 447
    25/12
    R 447
    26/12
    R 357
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Grahamstown to King William’s Town was searched and found on 22 Dec 2025 with a price of R 353

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

    You can expect to pay from R 353 to R 1 757 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 353, which is on 2025-12-22.

    Usually 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.

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