Many users appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, noting that drivers were particularly commendable. However, there were concerns about travel times being longer than expected due to multiple stops or delays. Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and lack of bag safety measures as areas needing attention.
The arrival time to the destination is not what's written on when you're buying the ticket,the bus was supposed to arrive at 12h30 in Pretoria but only arrived at 14h40 because of different pick ups and drop offs that were not mentioned on the internet when I was purchasing the ticket
1 out of 5 stars
Phumzile M.
The driver unprofessional. Bus was late no apologies.Bus stop alot on the road.Imagine leaving new castle at 7.40 arriving Pretoria 15:00.No apologies.Luggage not managed properly..someone took another bag by mistake..no assures of getting it back.Driver responds like its none of his business that its lost.The bus itself its fine but treatment to passengers unprofessional at all.Its like we a in the bus taxi..!
1 out of 5 stars
Motlalentoa M.
Didn't enjoy since the toilet wasn't maintained and flushed, and intoxicated people were on the bus
Users have noted that the bus was comfortable and appreciated the professionalism of the staff. However, some concerns were raised about cleanliness near certain seats, a lack of bathroom amenities like sanitizer and toilet paper, as well as issues with punctuality and driving speed during adverse weather conditions.
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newcastle, ZA to Pretoria by bus
What is the distance between Newcastle and Pretoria?
Newcastle and Pretoria are 175 miles (281 km) apart.
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$18
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$15
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$15
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$18
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The cheapest trip from Newcastle, ZA to Pretoria was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $15
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newcastle, ZA to Pretoria, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $15 to $33 for a bus ticket from Newcastle, ZA to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-27.
Usually Intercape 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 Newcastle, ZA to Pretoria was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $15
