Bus from Cape Town to East London: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to East London on November 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
    EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, QuigneyCheapest
    Intercape MainlinerBus
      Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
      Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)Fastest
      Big SkyBus
        Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
        Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)No tags
        Intercape MainlinerBus
          Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
          Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)No tags
          GreyhoundBus
          Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive
          East London Windmill ParkNo tags

          Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:48 AM SAST.

          Compare 2 ways to go from Cape Town to East London

          We recommend taking the shuttle

          Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

          2shuttle per day
          15h 45mAverage Duration
          538 milesDistance
          27kgCO₂ emissions
          Average Price$20 - $121Average Duration16h 15m
          22kg CO₂e
          Shuttle
          Average Price$40 - $40Average Duration15h 45m
          27kg CO₂e

          Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to East London by bus

          Find cheapest prices for buses

          Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

          Best price found
          11/16
          $22
          11/17
          $22
          Today
          $22
          11/19
          $22
          11/20
          $22
          11/21
          $22
          11/22
          $22
          11/23
          $27
          busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to East London was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $22

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

          You can expect to pay from $22 to $84 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-20.

          Usually 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.

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