What is the travel distance from Grahamstown to East London?

Grahamstown and East London are 83 miles (133 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Grahamstown to East London start their journey at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street and wind up at Railway Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Grahamstown to East London from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Grahamstown to East London on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	2h 15m	10:05pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	2h 15m	10:05pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Fastest
Bus	7:50pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	2h 15m	10:05pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	3h 5m	9:25pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to East London on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h	12:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	2h 15m	10:05pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	2h 25m	10:10am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	2h 35m	12:15am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	2h 25m	10:40am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Grahamstown 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 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2shuttle per day

2h 5mAverage Duration

83 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $101	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$24 - $58	Average Duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and East London?

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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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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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,947 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about being put on the wrong bus and not reaching the intended destination. Some customers also mentioned that they missed flights due to delays. Suggestions were made for improved arrival times and better communication with passengers regarding delays or bus changeovers.

Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown East London recent customer reviews

Theres nothing to enjoy the bus broke down and i had a flight in an hour but nobody assisted me so I ended up misssing the flight, my R500 gone for the trip less than an hour💔

Namiswa B.

November 9, 2025

I was disappointed with how slow the driver was driving. The bus was dirty, empty bottles lying in the passage.

Sakhumzi M.

February 17, 2025

2 hours delay waiting outdoors in the rain, exposed to criminals at night was not a good experience at all. Call centre doesn't communicate the possible delays. Their service is pathetic to be frank

Nontuthuzelo Caroline J.

October 9, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/510,994 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.

APM WC

2/52,726 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,294 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 Grahamstown East London recent customer reviews

The bus came late and we had to stand in the cold for an hour

Farirai D.

July 7, 2021

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,143 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53,024 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3024 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $22

Big Sky Grahamstown East London recent customer reviews

Horrible experience, the bus was an hour late. No communication or whatsoever from Big Sky. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone

Yolanda S.

November 19, 2023

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,861 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$30

11/22

$45

Today

$54

11/24

No data

11/25

$21

11/26

$21

11/27

$22

11/28

$20

The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to East London was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $84 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Big Sky 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.