What is the travel distance from Umzimkulu to East London?

About 225 miles (362 km) separate Umzimkulu and East London.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Umzimkulu to East London?

The majority of buses traveling from Umzimkulu to East London start their journey at Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56) and wind up at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Umzimkulu to East London from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Umzimkulu to East London on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 40m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:35pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 50m	3:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags

Next departures for Umzimkulu to East London on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 40m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	3:05am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 30m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	8h 20m	9:00am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 30m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	1:35am	UMZIMKHULU - Total Garage, 726 Main St, Umzimkulu	8h 10m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Umzimkulu to East London on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 40m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	3:05am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 30m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Fastest
Bus	3:05am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 30m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 40m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	1:35am	UMZIMKHULU - Total Garage, 726 Main St, Umzimkulu	8h 10m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

Next departures for Umzimkulu to East London on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 40m	2:25am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	3:05am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 30m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	8h 20m	9:00am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 30m	10:35am	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	1:35am	UMZIMKHULU - Total Garage, 726 Main St, Umzimkulu	8h 10m	9:45am	East London Windmill Park	No tags

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Get from Umzimkulu to East London

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

223 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,897 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have reported that the bus service generally meets expectations, with punctual arrivals being a highlight. However, there are some concerns about occasional delays in departure and arrival times. Additionally, it has been noted that the condition of the toilets could be improved to enhance overall travel comfort.

Intercape Mainliner Umzimkulu East London recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the speed limit, I did not enyoy the irival time and the dipeture time the bus was late, also the toilets were smelling

Fundiswa M.

May 31, 2025

I didn't enjoy anything,I was suppose to get to East London at 03:25 am but I'm still on my way rn we've been stucking at Butterworth for such a long time I am not happy

Yamkela M.

July 26, 2024

The drivers were very friendly and welcoming. I did not like that I did not get an sms saying the bus will be 3hrs late. I had to stay I'm the cold for 4hrsand when I got to the bus i couldn't get a sit. Besides the that the trip was okay.

Yolanda C.

June 28, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,012 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/52,719 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,137 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

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

Where are the popular stops in Umzimkulu and East London?

Stops in Umzimkulu

A
Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)
Total Garage Steers, R56, Umzimkulu, South Africa
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Stops in East London

A
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
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C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Umzimkulu to East London by bus

What is the travel distance from Umzimkulu to East London?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Umzimkulu to East London?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$29

11/19

$26

Today

$29

11/21

$27

11/22

$20

11/23

$27

11/24

$24

11/25

$27

The cheapest trip from Umzimkulu to East London was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Umzimkulu to East London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $54 for a bus ticket from Umzimkulu to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.