What is the distance between East London and Grahamstown?

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

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.

Bus East London to Grahamstown from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Grahamstown on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	2h 10m	6:10pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:00pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	3h 50m	5:50pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Railway Station	2h 50m	4:50pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	2h 15m	8:00pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	3h 50m	5:50pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Grahamstown on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 55m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	2h 10m	6:10pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 55m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 25m	6:05am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Railway Station	2h 50m	4:50pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures for East London to Grahamstown on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 55m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	2h 10m	6:10pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 55m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	2h 25m	6:05am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	East London Windmill Park	3h 15m	7:30pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Grahamstown

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Grahamstown. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2shuttle per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

134 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $93	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$32 - $61	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,764 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users report that the bus service was punctual, providing a pleasant and safe drive. Despite bad weather conditions, drivers maintained careful driving practices to ensure passenger safety.

Intercape Mainliner East London Grahamstown recent customer reviews

The bus broke down at the station they told us to get out and wait in the rain for another bus I was very dissatisfied it was the worse experience ever the drivers didn’t accommodate us well at all such a bad experience do better.

Mihlali M.

November 5, 2024

The bus was delayed by 1 hour 30 minutes I got late to work and it kept stopping on the way for quite some time I was not happy with the service and it was very cold

Philisiwe N.

November 6, 2023

The bus was on time. The weather was bad and the driver drove slowly and carefully

Pamela E.

October 7, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/510,913 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10913 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. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $31

Intercity Xpress East London Grahamstown recent customer reviews

The bus did not show up dispite me be early. There was no communication as to why the bus had not arrived. I was stranded at the bus station.

Thobeka G.

October 18, 2025

Very good

Lindokuhle Asanda M.

April 7, 2024

APM WC

2/52,699 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2699 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 $31

APMWC East London Grahamstown recent customer reviews

The bus was late by more then an hour, it was stuffing and had dust around the air vents the seats looked like they had never been cleaned. Just happy I got to my destination

Live N.

April 8, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,116 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/52,973 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,225 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,846 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

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Where are the popular stops in East London and Grahamstown?

Stops in East London

A - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

B - Railway Station

C - East London

D - Windmill Mall

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London to Grahamstown by bus

What is the distance between East London and Grahamstown?
The distance covered from East London to Grahamstown is 133 km (83 miles).
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

11-13

No data

11-14

$27

Today

$28

11-16

$28

11-17

$29

11-18

$28

11-19

$26

11-20

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The cheapest trip from East London to Grahamstown was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $26

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 $26 to $74 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 $26 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.