How far is Port Elizabeth from King William’s Town?

The distance between the two cities is 128 miles (206 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town?

Most of the buses traveling from Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town leave from Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd and arrive at King Williams Town Railway Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	3h 10m	9:45am	King Williams Town Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	3h	9:00am	Station - Qonce 5601	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	4h 30m	11:15am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	4h 5m	8:20pm	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	3h 15m	10:00am	Train station, King Williams Town	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	3h 25m	4:55pm	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:55pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	2h 55m	10:50pm	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	4h 30m	11:15am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	3h 45m	11:10pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	3h 15m	8:45am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	3h 10m	11:35am	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	7:55pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	2h 55m	10:50pm	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	4h 30m	11:15am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	6:35am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	3h 10m	9:45am	King Williams Town Railway Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	3h 45m	11:10pm	Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	3h 10m	11:35am	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	7:55pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	2h 55m	10:50pm	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	4h 30m	11:15am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	3h 45m	11:10pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	3h 15m	8:45am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	3h 10m	11:35am	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	7:55pm	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	2h 55m	10:50pm	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	4h 30m	11:15am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	6:35am	CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.	3h 10m	9:45am	King Williams Town Railway Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	3h 45m	11:10pm	Railway Station	No tags

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Get from Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

129 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,841 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the cleanliness and punctuality of the buses. The drivers were praised for their patience and helpfulness during boarding. Although there was a slight delay due to roadworks, travelers found the overall journey enjoyable and relaxing with excellent service provided throughout.

Intercape Mainliner Port Elizabeth King William’s Town recent customer reviews

The service was excellent though it delayed a little bit but the experience was amazing in overall 😀.

Ntuthuko Q.

February 24, 2025

Good drivers were patient. i booked online and did not know i still have to get a boarding pass. i was advised to do so while the drivers were loading luggage and was back from office and allowed to board the bus. it was an enjoyable and relaxed trip.

Pinola Tandile S.

September 16, 2024

The service was very good I so wish it can stay like that putting peoples safety first

Mihla Z.

February 6, 2021

Intercity Xpress

3/510,945 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.

Intercity Xpress Port Elizabeth King William’s Town recent customer reviews

Loved the fact that it has charging portals,it was a smooth journey, the bus was on time,if only you could improve on your toilet

Sinovuyo M.

July 21, 2025

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2711 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 $20

APMWC Port Elizabeth King William’s Town recent customer reviews

I did not enjoy anything, the bus was expected to pick us up at the station by 4:45am but arrived very late at 7:30.

Lamla X.

April 25, 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510,254 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.

Big Sky

3.5/53,000 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9126 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

Greyhound Port Elizabeth King William’s Town recent customer reviews

The driver his doing a good job properly ….his the best ever🤞🏾😇

Hlumisa J.

October 19, 2025

Flexi City Connect

2/517 reviews

Staff2.3

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.7

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and King William’s Town?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

B - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)

C - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

Stops in King William’s Town

A - King Williams Town Railway Station

B - Railway Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town by bus

How far is Port Elizabeth from King William’s Town?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$19

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$20

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$18

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$20

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$22

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$22

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The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $87 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.