How far is Margate from Pretoria?

The distance between Margate and Pretoria is approximately 603 km (374 miles).

Bus from Margate to Pretoria starting at US$21 | Compare & Save up to 45%

TodayAug 8

from US$31

TomorrowAug 9

from US$26

SunAug 10

from US$29

MonAug 11

from US$24

TueAug 12

WedAug 13

ThuAug 14

FriAug 15

from US$25

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: August 9 at 6:45am
Departure city: Margate
Departure location: Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.
Arrival time: August 9 at 5:30pm
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 45m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: August 9 at 7:45pm
Departure city: Margate
Departure location: Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.
Arrival time: August 10 at 6:10am
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 25m
Departure time: August 9 at 5:45pm
Departure city: Margate
Departure location: Margate - Hibiscus Mall
Arrival time: August 10 at 6:05am
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 20m
Departure time: August 9 at 7:45pm
Departure city: Margate
Departure location: Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.
Arrival time: August 10 at 6:10am
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 25m
Departure time: August 9 at 5:45pm
Departure city: Margate
Departure location: Margate - Hibiscus Mall
Arrival time: August 10 at 6:05am
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 20m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Margate to Pretoria

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$20 - US$67	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle	Average PriceUS$29 - US$45	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Margate to Pretoria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pretoria. The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10h 45mAverage Duration

US$20Cheapest ticket

15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Margate, ZA to Pretoria: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$30

Average Bus Trip Duration10h 45m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance601 km

Latest bus departure7:45pm

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/541,604 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have expressed high satisfaction with the service, highlighting exceptional and friendly drivers who are attentive to passengers' needs. The overall experience is described as comfortable and timely. However, some users noted occasional mechanical issues and a lack of charging slots in certain seats, along with overly cold air conditioning on some buses.

Intercape Mainliner Margate Pretoria recent customer reviews

Best customer satisfaction. Service, comfort and the environment great, and friendly staff

Vusi K.

January 31, 2025

The wipers were not working had to wait for another bus to take us to Pretoria, the aircon was extremely cold, is there a way to control it not to affect the whole bus.

Mametsi S.

December 19, 2024

Terrible,bus broke down and we were delayed for 3 hours…very rude driver and no communication

Ndileka B.

December 5, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/510,031 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Passengers have shared positive experiences regarding the cleanliness and comfort of the buses, as well as praising drivers for their friendliness and professionalism. However, some users noted issues such as a lack of communication about trip stops, overflowing toilets, passengers playing music without headphones, occasional delays in departure times or long travel durations due to external factors like highway closures.

Intercity Xpress Margate Pretoria recent customer reviews

The driver was fantastic..it was a very long trip...15hrs from Margate to Pretoria due to highway closure, but full marks to the driver

Johan S.

November 27, 2024

No communication with regard to trip stops etc. Toilet was overflowing. Driver standard very good. Bus was clean and tidy. Passengers playing music with no headphones.

Courtney N.

October 18, 2024

I didn’t like that we had to wait for hours at Hiddleburg so that we can be exchanged to another bus.

Avela C.

October 15, 2024

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

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How far is Margate from Pretoria?
The distance between Margate and Pretoria is approximately 603 km (374 miles).

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

Best price found

08-06

US$21

08-07

US$21

Today

US$29

08-09

US$24

08-10

US$27

08-11

US$21

08-12

US$22

08-13

US$21

The cheapest trip from Margate, ZA to Pretoria was searched and found on Aug 6, 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 Margate, ZA to Pretoria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$37 for a bus ticket from Margate, ZA to Pretoria 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.

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Bus Margate, ZA to Pretoria: Trip Overview

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Intercape Mainliner Margate Pretoria recent customer reviews

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