Bus Tickets from East London to Grahamstown

Next departures

Next departures for East London to Grahamstown on September 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Big Sky
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst StreetCheapest
APMWC
EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst StreetFastest
Big Sky
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst StreetNo tags
Intercape Mainliner
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst StreetNo tags
Intercity Xpress
Railway Station
Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Grahamstown

Bus
Average PriceUS$19 - US$120Average Duration2h 35m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average PriceUS$24 - US$36Average Duration3h 30m
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from East London to Grahamstown

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Grahamstown. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
2h 35mAverage Duration
US$19Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus East London to Grahamstown: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$24
Average Bus Trip Duration2h 35m
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure2:35am
Distance134 km
Latest bus departure7:40pm

East London to Grahamstown Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from East London to Grahamstown.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from East London to Grahamstown.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Grahamstown from East London, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip East London - Grahamstown

  1. What is the distance between East London and Grahamstown?

    The distance covered from East London to Grahamstown is 133 km (83 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from East London to Grahamstown?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), in East London, and end it at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, in Grahamstown.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-21
US$20
09-22
US$19
Today
US$20
09-24
US$20
09-25
US$19
09-26
US$21
09-27
US$20
09-28
US$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from East London to Grahamstown was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of US$19

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

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$52 for a bus ticket from East London to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19 which is on 2025-09-25.

Usually Intercape, Intercity Xpress 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from East London to Grahamstown.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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