What is the distance between Grahamstown and Aliwal North?

Grahamstown and Aliwal North are 292 km (181 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grahamstown to Aliwal North?

Buses departing from The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street in Grahamstown will take you to Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6) in Aliwal North.

Bus Grahamstown to Aliwal North from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Grahamstown to Aliwal North on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h 35m	3:20pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	Cheapest
Bus	4:50pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h	9:50pm	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h 35m	3:20pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 10m	9:20pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	5h 5m	11:40pm	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	5h 5m	11:40pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h 15m	9:15pm	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	No tags
Bus	9:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h 35m	3:20pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	No tags

Next departures for Grahamstown to Aliwal North on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h 35m	3:20pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	Cheapest
Bus	4:50pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h	9:50pm	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h 35m	3:20pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	6h 10m	9:20pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	5h 5m	11:40pm	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	5h 5m	11:40pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h 15m	9:15pm	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	No tags
Bus	9:45am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	5h 35m	3:20pm	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:59 PM SAST.

Get from Grahamstown to Aliwal North

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

291 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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APM WC

2/52,696 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Intercape

3.5/543,732 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43732 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $42

Intercape Grahamstown Aliwal North recent customer reviews

It ha WiFi that is not working. So they lie to customers about that. Overall review I may give them 4 over 5.

Ntsiuoa K.

February 9, 2023

The bus was on time , clean and the drivers were good

Andiswa M.

December 18, 2024

Citiliner

3.5/51,892 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,219 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/510,897 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Big Sky

3.5/52,964 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 2964 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $25

Big Sky Grahamstown Aliwal North recent customer reviews

Service was alright, however I was not told about the office and I waited there the whole time only to be told upon boarding that I had to go to the office for my luggage to be weighed. The bus was already late, made even more late. The additional price on luggage is very high.

Thomas W.

October 6, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,113 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Aliwal North?

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Stops in Aliwal North

A - Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Aliwal North by bus

What is the distance between Grahamstown and Aliwal North?
Grahamstown and Aliwal North are 292 km (181 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grahamstown to Aliwal North?
Buses departing from The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street in Grahamstown will take you to Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6) in Aliwal North.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-11

$28

11-12

$28

Today

$27

11-14

$28

11-15

$28

11-16

$28

11-17

$28

11-18

$28

The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Aliwal North was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $77 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Aliwal North based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Intercape, Eagle Liner 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.