What is the travel distance from Grahamstown to George?

The distance between the two cities is 239 miles (385 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Grahamstown to George start their journey at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street and wind up at Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Grahamstown to George from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Grahamstown to George on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 5m	2:10am	George - Sasol Garage	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h	4:30am	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h	4:30am	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	6h 30m	2:20am	GEORGE - RAILWAY STATION, STATION STREET, GEORGE, 6529	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h	4:30am	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to George on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 30m	12:45am	Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h	4:30am	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 35m	1:10pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	No tags
Bus	6:20am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 30m	1:50pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	6h	1:35am	4 Saagmeul St	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to George on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 30m	1:30am	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h	4:30am	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 35m	1:10pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	No tags
Bus	6:20am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 30m	1:50pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	6h	1:35am	4 Saagmeul St	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to George on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 30m	1:30am	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h	4:30am	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 35m	1:10pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	No tags
Bus	6:20am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 30m	1:50pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	6h	1:35am	4 Saagmeul St	No tags

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Get from Grahamstown to George

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

6h 31mAverage Duration

238 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and George?

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 George

A
Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)
Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station), George Industria, George, 6536, South Africa
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B
Sasol N2
Sasol Garage, 437 N2, George, South Africa

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Intercape

3.5/543,920 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, the bus service experienced significant delays and failed to inform passengers. Additionally, there were complaints about a strong smell of urine upon entering the bus and malfunctioning air conditioning, resulting in discomfort during the entire journey. These issues created an unpleasant environment for travelers over a duration of more than 7 hours.

Intercape Budgetliner Grahamstown George recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy anything. The bus arrived 2hrs late and there was no communication or apologies as to why it was so late. Drivers stayed at rest stations more than 15 minutes which added more on the already very late schedule.Such a very uncomfortable and inconveniencing trip

Nobuhle M.

March 27, 2024

Bus arrived 40 minutes late but the journey was excellent 👌

Xolisa N.

April 14, 2025

Confortability of the bus is outstanding

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November 27, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,016 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

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Staff2.7

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Intercity Xpress

3/510,984 reviews

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Cleanliness3.8

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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.

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Eagle Liner

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Grahamstown to George, ZA by bus

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$20

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$21

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$21

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$21

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You can expect to pay from $20 to $54 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to George, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-22.