How much is the bus ticket from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?

The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth start from $21. The average price for this route is around $32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?

The average bus trip duration from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 187 miles (301 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 5m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Port Elizabeth route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Big Sky , Flexi City Connect .

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

The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?

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 Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?

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 has the most timely service from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Port Elizabeth?

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 Port Elizabeth from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Butterworth to Port Elizabeth on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Butterworth, Market Square	7h 5m	9:05pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
Bus	3:25pm	Butterworth, Market Square	5h 55m	9:20pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	1:40pm	Butterworth	6h 20m	8:00pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Butterworth, Market Square	6h 20m	9:45pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Butterworth, Market Square	6h 25m	8:25pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Port Elizabeth on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55am	Butterworth	6h 10m	7:05am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Butterworth, Market Square	5h 30m	7:10am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Butterworth	6h 5m	8:05am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Butterworth, Market Square	5h 55m	7:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Butterworth, Market Square	7h 5m	9:05pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Port Elizabeth on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55am	Butterworth	6h 10m	7:05am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Butterworth, Market Square	5h 30m	7:10am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Butterworth	6h 10m	7:05am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Butterworth	6h 5m	8:05am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Butterworth, Market Square	5h 55m	7:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Port Elizabeth on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	Butterworth	6h 5m	8:05am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Butterworth, Market Square	5h 30m	7:10am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Butterworth	6h 10m	7:05am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Butterworth	6h 5m	8:05am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Butterworth, Market Square	5h 55m	7:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Port Elizabeth on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Butterworth, Market Square	7h 5m	9:05pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Butterworth, Market Square	5h 30m	7:10am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Butterworth	6h 10m	7:05am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Butterworth	6h 5m	8:05am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Butterworth, Market Square	5h 55m	7:35am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:07 PM SAST.

Get from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

187 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Butterworth and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Butterworth

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

A
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
Railway Station, Cnr Harbor Road and Strand St, Port Elizabeth
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C
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Intercape Office, N Union St, Port Elizabeth Central, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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D
CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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E
Greenacres - Intercape Depot
19 Nile Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
F
Port Elizabeth
Intercape office, Link Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,296 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have mentioned that the driver was helpful and assisted passengers during their trip. However, there were concerns about the bus being very late, which caused inconvenience upon arrival due to a lack of waiting areas.

Intercape Mainliner Butterworth Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

They did not wait for me to sit down, they started a bus and moved whilst I was still looking for a seat, firstly I waited for about 2 hours for a bus to arrive. No apologies, no sms, nothing.

Afikile N.

November 29, 2025

The toilet was very dirty .full of urine on the toilet floor plus the toilet. Also smelling. The helpers of the bus did not care for passengers to make sure it was cleaned in some stations when the bus stops. They aslo did not care about passengers and not with welcoming attitude. They dont announce when itstime to depart for the passengers as they are sleeping some almost went further with the bus to the other station. But thank you to intercap e bosses for the bus we defenately need your car ies but only just for cousin and be strict to your employee to care for passengers..

Lundi Lawrence Q.

June 12, 2025

The bus was not the one I paid for, I was expecting to travel with mainliner Not Budgeliner which had no toilet nd I was with a kid just imagine!

Sixolise M.

April 27, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,780 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Butterworth Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus was late for +-4 hours.

Siphelele M.

April 18, 2025

APM WC

2/53,003 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,946 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner Butterworth Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

Horrible journey. waited 2 and a half hours for the bus, got picked up by another, was not allowed to choose a seat. I sat next to a lady who had a child old enough to have a seat which means there were 3 of us on a space meant for 2.

Amanda B.

May 30, 2023

Very dissapointing, will never use your services again. Very unprofessional and 0 customer service

Pumelela M.

August 3, 2021

poor customer service

Peace B.

December 10, 2022

Big Sky

3.5/53,326 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5154 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi1

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Butterworth, ZA to Port Elizabeth by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth start from $21. The average price for this route is around $32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?
The average bus trip duration from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 187 miles (301 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 5m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Port Elizabeth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Flexi City Connect.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?
The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?
A bus trip from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?
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 Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?
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 has the most timely service from Butterworth to Port Elizabeth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Port Elizabeth?
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

01/04

$29

01/05

$24

Today

$42

01/07

$40

01/08

$33

01/09

$40

01/10

$38

01/11

$42

The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Jan 5, 2026 with a price of $24

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 Port Elizabeth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $279 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2026-01-08.

Usually APM WC, 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.