What is the distance between East London and Grahamstown?

About 83 miles (133 km) separate East London and Grahamstown.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from East London to Grahamstown?

If you're headed to Grahamstown from East London, chances are that your bus will leave from Railway Station and arrive at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus East London to Grahamstown from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Grahamstown on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	2h 10m	6:10pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:00pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	3h 50m	5:50pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	East London Windmill Park	3h 15m	7:30pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Railway Station	2h 50m	4:50pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	2h 15m	8:00pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Grahamstown on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	3h 50m	5:50pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	2h 10m	6:10pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 55m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 25m	6:05am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Railway Station	2h 50m	4:50pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures for East London to Grahamstown on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 55m	5:40pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	2h 10m	6:10pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 55m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 25m	6:05am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	East London Windmill Park	3h 15m	7:30pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures for East London to Grahamstown on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 55m	5:40pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	2h 10m	6:10pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 55m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 25m	6:05am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	East London Windmill Park	3h 15m	7:30pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures for East London to Grahamstown on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 55m	5:40pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	2h 10m	6:10pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 55m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 25m	6:05am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Railway Station	2h 50m	4:50pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Grahamstown

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Grahamstown. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2shuttle per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

83 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $72	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$23 - $49	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in East London and Grahamstown?

Stops in East London

A
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), 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 Grahamstown

A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,927 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users report that the bus service was punctual, providing a pleasant and safe drive. Despite bad weather conditions, drivers maintained careful driving practices to ensure passenger safety.

Intercape Mainliner East London Grahamstown recent customer reviews

The bus broke down at the station they told us to get out and wait in the rain for another bus I was very dissatisfied it was the worse experience ever the drivers didn’t accommodate us well at all such a bad experience do better.

Mihlali M.

November 5, 2024

The bus was delayed by 1 hour 30 minutes I got late to work and it kept stopping on the way for quite some time I was not happy with the service and it was very cold

Philisiwe N.

November 6, 2023

The bus was on time. The weather was bad and the driver drove slowly and carefully

Pamela E.

October 7, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/510,987 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

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 East London Grahamstown recent customer reviews

The bus did not show up dispite me be early. There was no communication as to why the bus had not arrived. I was stranded at the bus station.

Thobeka G.

October 18, 2025

Very good

Lindokuhle Asanda M.

April 7, 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510,283 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

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 East London Grahamstown recent customer reviews

Worse bus ever. This bus should be stopped.

Fuzail S.

March 8, 2022

APM WC

2/52,722 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2722 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $22

APMWC East London Grahamstown recent customer reviews

The bus was late by more then an hour, it was stuffing and had dust around the air vents the seats looked like they had never been cleaned. Just happy I got to my destination

Live N.

April 8, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,139 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53,019 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,859 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from East London to Grahamstown by bus

What is the distance between East London and Grahamstown?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from East London to Grahamstown?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$19

11/21

$19

Today

$20

11/23

$20

11/24

$20

11/25

No data

11/26

$20

11/27

$19

The cheapest trip from East London to Grahamstown was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $19

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 Grahamstown, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $62 for a bus ticket from East London to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.