Intercape Budgetliner receives high praise for its reliable and comfortable service, with many users expressing satisfaction with their travel experiences. Passengers appreciate the punctuality of the buses and commend the friendly demeanor of drivers. Although there were occasional delays due to unforeseen circumstances like floods, overall feedback highlights a positive travel experience.
Intercape Mainliner King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
It was extremely bad, the ticket was for my child, tell me why intetcape bus left my child at the bus station where the ticket said the pick up point is where, the inconvenience she woke up so that she can be there early, then they had to go back and take, what about the inconvenience, when we book these busses we look at the time, and choose what we think it's going to work for us, please they
1 out of 5 stars
Wabo N.
The Bus driver did not stop at the Engen bus stop. Drove right pas and I had to book another ticket for 8 hours later. Not happy
1 out of 5 stars
T V.
I was never on a Mainliner. Intercape outsourced another bus, brown in color, with the most unfriendly driver
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 King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
It arrived early in King William's town before 15h15 but arrived late in Port Elizabeth 19h20 instead of 18h15. It delayed an hour late.
3 out of 5 stars
Zukisa S.
The bus was 3 hours late with no communication whatsoever! It had a flat tire along the way. Was supposed to arrive in PE at 20:50 only to arrive the next day at 4am! HORRIBLE BUS EXPERIENCE
Based on 2736 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 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 King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
It was very bad, bad driving and thee came late not knowing the directions
1 out of 5 stars
Mbali J.
I did not enjoy waiting for a bus that was late for an hour and 30 minutes
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 King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
I would recommend this bus service as I realise that the fact that they were late were due to external factors beyond the drivers' control. Very skilled drivers given their resources, since the bus needs an airconditioning refill & bus didn't appear to be really mechanically sound
Based on 3044 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 $24
Based on 18 reviews, the company was rated 2.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Flexi City Connect ticket prices on this trip start at $27
Based on 9148 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 $20
Citiliner Plus King William’s Town Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
Bus was late for 2 hours , it was dirty and stuffy , i don’t recommend it at all
Based on 1929 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Citiliner ticket prices on this trip start at $32
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 $21
Frequently asked questions about traveling from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth by bus
How far is King William’s Town from Port Elizabeth?
The distance separating King William’s Town and Port Elizabeth is 128 miles (206 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth?
Most of the buses traveling from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth leave from Railway Station and arrive at CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/24
$20
11/25
$19
Today
$17
11/27
$19
11/28
$20
11/29
$20
11/30
$21
12/01
$20
The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $17
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $17 to $69 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth 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.
The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $17
