Next departures for Grahamstown to Somerset West on November 21
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)
Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2
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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Compare 2 ways to go from Grahamstown to Somerset West
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Somerset West. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Users have noted that the bus stops and buses were clean, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. However, there are mentions of limited legroom due to small seats and an instance where the bus was delayed by an hour. Despite these issues, passengers generally found their trips satisfactory overall.
Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Somerset West recent customer reviews
The bus was an hour late but the trip was good. The stops were clean and so was the bus
Based on 2719 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 Grahamstown Somerset West recent customer reviews
This bus was supposed to arrive 18:30 we waited until 10:00pm and the drive very rude played loud music and we were very cold because he switched on aircon so the intire trip was mess I will never again book apm
1 out of 5 stars
Ntombizile M.
Late as ever with no communication sent, nothing. I would never recommend to anyone
Based on 9137 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $29
Greyhound Grahamstown Somerset West recent customer reviews
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 Grahamstown Somerset West recent customer reviews
I really enjoyed the service of the drivers they were very helpful in answering questions. But the seats were not bending so that u sleep 😴
Based on 3012 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 $33
Based on 817 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. ilulaBus ticket prices on this trip start at $20
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Grahamstown to Somerset West by bus
What is the travel distance from Grahamstown to Somerset West?
The distance between the two cities is 445 miles (718 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Grahamstown to Somerset West?
Buses going from Grahamstown to Somerset West begin their journey at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street and reach their destination at Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11/19
$21
11/20
$21
Today
$23
11/22
$29
11/23
$34
11/24
$23
11/25
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11/26
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The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Somerset West was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $21
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grahamstown to Somerset West, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $21 to $54 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Somerset West based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-24.
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.
The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Somerset West was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $21
