What is the distance between Johannesburg and Margate?

It's about 563 km (349 miles) from Johannesburg to Margate.

Bus from Johannesburg to Margate starting at US$21 | Compare & Save up to 37%

TodayAug 7

from US$24

TomorrowAug 8

from US$31

SatAug 9

from US$24

SunAug 10

from US$24

MonAug 11

from US$24

TueAug 12

from US$24

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: August 8 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal
Arrival time: August 9 at 6:40am
Destination city: Margate
Destination location: Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 10m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: August 8 at 9:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
Arrival time: August 9 at 6:10am
Destination city: Margate
Destination location: Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 10m
Departure time: August 8 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: August 9 at 7:45am
Destination city: Margate
Destination location: Margate - Hibiscus Mall
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 15m
Departure time: August 8 at 8:30am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal
Arrival time: August 8 at 6:25pm
Destination city: Margate
Destination location: Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 55m
Departure time: August 8 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: August 9 at 7:20am
Destination city: Margate
Destination location: Shelly Beach - Engen Garage (next to Southcoast Mall)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 50m

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:16 PM SAST.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Johannesburg to Margate

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$20 - US$93	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle	Average PriceUS$28 - US$94	Average Duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Johannesburg to Margate

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Margate. The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

10h 10mAverage Duration

US$20Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Johannesburg to Margate, ZA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$27

Average Bus Trip Duration10h 10m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure8:30am

Distance562 km

Latest bus departure10:00pm

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Intercity Xpress

3/510,023 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Passengers frequently highlight the friendliness and professionalism of drivers, as well as a generally safe and comfortable travel experience. However, some users report issues with punctuality, including significant delays in arrival times. Additionally, there are occasional concerns about cleanliness in certain areas of the bus such as toilets.

Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Margate recent customer reviews

The bus ride was good, the drivers is just VERY RUDE with the passengers. It would really takes nothing to be nice. This will make you loose clients

Alet-marié D.

July 20, 2025

It was late, they kept on changing us into other buses in the middle of nowhere, I didn’t feel safe, the drivers were very rude. Overall a terrible experience. I wouldn’t advise anyone to book intercity busses. Their Charing ports don’t work, toilet smells terrible, no heaters, windows wouldn’t close properly so we were cold the whole way from Jhb to Margate. I would never recommend this bus.

Andisa T.

July 11, 2025

Service was good except the bus was kind of cold & toilets weren’t properly cleaned but we arrived earlier than estimated time thank you

Lelethu N.

July 2, 2025

Intercape

3.5/541,575 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Travelers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting friendly and helpful drivers who provide excellent customer service. The buses are generally comfortable, clean, and well-maintained. However, some users mentioned issues such as unpleasant odors from toilets or engine heat discomfort during trips. Additionally, there were occasional concerns about charging pods not working properly and delays at certain stations impacting travel time efficiency. Overall satisfaction remains high despite these minor inconveniences.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Margate recent customer reviews

Trip was tooooo long. Everything else was perfect. Clean bus, friendly staff, aircon working. The swapping at Durban station, not nice at all. Delays the trip even longer

Gloria S.

April 27, 2025

It's always a wonderful experience traveling with Intercape Mainliner. It's comfortable and the drivers were friendly with good customer service.

Mthetheleli M.

March 23, 2025

The trip down was pleasant just that they arrived an hour late. Besides that, I was satisfied. Can have cleaner toilets.

Bianca S.

December 10, 2024

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

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What is the distance between Johannesburg and Margate?
It's about 563 km (349 miles) from Johannesburg to Margate.

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

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08-05

US$21

08-06

US$21

Today

US$21

08-08

US$29

08-09

US$21

08-10

US$21

08-11

US$21

08-12

US$21

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Margate, ZA was searched and found on Aug 11, 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 Johannesburg to Margate, ZA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$36 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Margate, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-08-11.

Usually 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.

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