How far is Cape Town from Cradock?

It's about 700 km (434 miles) from Cape Town to Cradock.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station - Old Marine Drive, in Cape Town, and end it at Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), in Cradock.

Bus from Cape Town to Cradock starting at US$20 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TomorrowAug 11

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from US$22

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: August 11 at 4:00pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
Arrival time: August 12 at 1:20am
Destination city: Cradock
Destination location: Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)
Operated by: APMWC
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 20m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: August 11 at 7:00pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: CAPE TOWN
Arrival time: August 12 at 3:00am
Destination city: Cradock
Destination location: CRADOCK
Operated by: Badela
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h
Departure time: August 11 at 5:45pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: August 12 at 4:05am
Destination city: Cradock
Destination location: Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 20m
Departure time: August 11 at 6:15pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: August 12 at 4:35am
Destination city: Cradock
Destination location: Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel
Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 20m
Departure time: August 11 at 7:45pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: August 12 at 5:50am
Destination city: Cradock
Destination location: Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 5m

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Bus Cape Town to Cradock: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$38

Average Bus Trip Duration10h 20m

Number of daily buses26

Earliest bus departure2:45pm

Distance698 km

Latest bus departure9:00pm

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Intercape

3.5/541,641 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, the trip was safe but there were some issues with the bus. Customers mentioned that the bus was cold and the charging ports did not work. Additionally, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with their experience, stating that they didn't enjoy it as much as before due to small seats and an old bus.

Intercape Mainliner Express Cape Town Cradock recent customer reviews

It was fine, just a very cold trip even though I had a fleece blankie... Thought they would put on heater for us lol

Levorne F.

July 22, 2024

Didn't have a good experience at all...bus wasn't clean at all...there was cockroaches everywhere

Shaun A.

April 18, 2024

I didn’t enjoy like before, it was budgetliner and seats were small and the bus was old bus

Amanda M.

June 12, 2023

APM WC

2/52,267 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.5

Based on 2267 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 US$22

APMWC Cape Town Cradock recent customer reviews

The drivers pick the most uncomfortable seats for us the passengers because they pick up people on their way who did not book buses for them to make money. They are so rude and even just sitting on the bus is inconvenient the seats are very uncomfortable

Memoriaam Yolandy Lerato C.

November 12, 2024

Poor service

Lubabalo Nomavuka N.

April 4, 2024

Makalala Transport

3/5208 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/52,536 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,607 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 9607 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at US$25

Eagle Liner Cape Town Cradock recent customer reviews

At first everything was ok then when we get to graaf reinet then the problem starts i dont know if the was engen problem so we had to wait for machenic and the macgenic also fail to fix the bus so we had wait there past 3 in the morning and also get the other bus past 1

Ayanda N.

November 23, 2024

My trip with Eagle liner was literally fine. The coach and service was fine, I had no issues. Everything went well,we departured and arrived in time.

Sikhumbuzo A.

November 8, 2024

Drivers are unprofessional, they stop the bus without telling us what the problem was. They stopped more than five times, and the bus at some point switched off on its own.Not comfortable, there's a lot because we were even unable to charge phones because there are no sockets. They are below standard (Eagleliner) company.

Nokutula N.

January 29, 2024

Badela

3.5/5231 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Chilwans Express

Gxaweni

2/563 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness3.2

Wifi0.7

Mavumisa Transport

3/583 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1

Wez We Coaches

1.5/5526 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.4

Nobles

2/555 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0.6

Flexi City Connect

2.5/510 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi0

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Based on 817 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. ilulaBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$19

ilulaBus Cape Town Cradock recent customer reviews

All the employees of that bus company are puteritely rude. The one guy who helps with checking passages wanted to physically assault a lady with a kid because she simply asked why the bus was 2 hours late. The bus itself was like riding in a golden arrow bus and it was freezing cold with windows that can't be shut close. It was appauling.

Lize Aluta P.

June 14, 2024

I tried to reschedule by calling in and I couldn't get hold of an email or a contact number that works. I however missed my slot because I couldn't make it. My child was sick so I had to leave earlier. I am hoping someone can get back to me with regards to using the ticket I never used to return to cape town. Please let me know. I wasted 400 just because ilulu could not be contacted. I'm very disappointed and if I do not hear back from the Company, I will have to write a review because this just isn't it.

Yumnah D.

May 17, 2024

Very pleased twaz early on my destination ,drivers was amazing .Returning again on Sunday im hoping for the same service , big upto Ilula your double decker is a word go.

Vuyolwethu X.

October 26, 2023

Ramalo

3/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Naledi Luxury Liner

2.5/520 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0

FF Gertse

1.5/5405 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.1

ZA Bus Companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Cape Town to Cradock Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Cradock?

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

B - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

C - Bus Station - Civic Centre

D - Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station

E - Civic Centre

F - Bellville

Stops in Cradock

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Cradock

How far is Cape Town from Cradock?
It's about 700 km (434 miles) from Cape Town to Cradock.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Cradock?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station - Old Marine Drive, in Cape Town, and end it at Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), in Cradock.

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

Best price found

08-08

US$30

08-09

US$21

Today

US$21

08-11

US$21

08-12

US$21

08-13

US$21

08-14

US$21

08-15

US$21

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Cradock was searched and found on Aug 10, 2025 with a price of US$21

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

You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Cradock based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-08-12.

Usually MAVUMISA 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.

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