Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Fingoland Mall - N2 Buttersworth | Calata St. - Shell Garage | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Butterworth | Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Butterworth | Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Fingoland Mall N2, Butterworth | CRADOCK | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Butterworth | Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel | No tags |
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Get from Butterworth to Cradock
The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Butterworth and Cradock?
Stops in Butterworth
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Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
Stops in Cradock
- A
Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)
Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), Cradock, 5880, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Butterworth, ZA to Cradock by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Butterworth to Cradock?
The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Cradock start from $37. The average price for this route is around $90. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Butterworth to Cradock?
The average bus travel time from Butterworth to Cradock is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 238 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Cradock route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Badela, Mavumisa Transport, Jobela Star, Makalala Transport, APM WC.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Butterworth to Cradock?
The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Cradock at 11:30am. And the latest bus departs at 4:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Cradock?
A bus trip from Butterworth to Cradock generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Butterworth to Cradock?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth to Cradock?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Butterworth to Cradock?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Butterworth to Cradock?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Badela, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Cradock was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $49To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Butterworth, ZA to Cradock, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $49 to $136 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Cradock based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2026-01-13.
Usually Intercape, Badela 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.
