How far is Bloemfontein from Cradock?

The distance between Bloemfontein and Cradock is around 344 km (213 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bloemfontein to Cradock?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein, and end it at Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), in Cradock.

Bus Bloemfontein to Cradock from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Cradock on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	4h 55m	4:05am	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	4h 55m	4:05am	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	Fastest
Bus	11:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	4h 55m	4:05am	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	6h	5:10am	Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 5:30 PM SAST.

Get from Bloemfontein to Cradock

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 55mAverage Duration

344 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,777 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,116 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9116 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $28

Greyhound Bloemfontein Cradock recent customer reviews

Not satisfied, bus was delayed for two hours. It cost me to be late for work on Monday

Candice C.

September 30, 2025

I enjoyed so much fun

Lerato M.

June 29, 2025

Didn't enjoy anything

Aphelele N.

July 1, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Bloemfontein and Cradock?

Stops in Bloemfontein

A - Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South

B - Bloemfontein Tourist Centre

C - Engen Mangaung

Stops in Cradock

A - Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloemfontein to Cradock by bus

How far is Bloemfontein from Cradock?
The distance between Bloemfontein and Cradock is around 344 km (213 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bloemfontein to Cradock?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein, and end it at Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), in Cradock.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

$52

11-14

$39

Today

$38

11-16

No data

11-17

$38

11-18

$41

11-19

$38

11-20

$38

The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Cradock was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $61 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Cradock based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-17.