Customers have reported that the bus was extremely late, causing them to miss their flights. However, some customers mentioned that despite delays, the drivers were courteous and they had an enjoyable ride. Overall, there are mixed reviews about InterCape Mainliner's service quality.
Intercape Mainliner Mthatha East London recent customer reviews
I didn’t enjoy anything about the trip, first of all the bus was more than 2 hours late and the supervisor and agent at customer service were very rude
1 out of 5 stars
Lebogang M.
Intercape, this is absolutely ridiculous! I was supposed to leave at 07:30 for East London, but your bus only showed up at 11:00. It’s now 15:00, and I’m still on this bus when I should have arrived at 10:00! This is beyond unacceptable!
1 out of 5 stars
Wendy T.
My main complaint would be the late arrival of the bus. I know that the driver is not always able to control the road conditions, but making me wait 2 hours after midnight is unacceptable. The bus trip itself is tiring enough.
Based on 10899 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 $32
Intercity Xpress Mthatha East London recent customer reviews
The issued ticket stated departure 1235 but on checking in I'm told actual time is 1450.
1 out of 5 stars
Dave L.
They have no sense of time, they were 2hrs late, then when the bus arrived they told me it was full, so I had to go into a different bus which was such an inconvenience
1 out of 5 stars
Oyena M.
I had an amazing experience from mthatha to East london. what i like is that it reached the station on time and what i didnt like is that their seat had a certain smell.
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 $30
Based on 10219 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at $39
Based on 2696 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 $24
Based on 9113 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. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $21
Based on 87 reviews, the company was rated 2.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Jacobs Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $63
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to East London by bus
How far is Mthatha from East London?
The distance between Mthatha and East London is around 179 km (111 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mthatha to East London?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha, and end it at Railway Station, in East London.
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
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$28
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$27
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$27
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$27
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$28
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$28
The cheapest trip from Mthatha to East London was searched and found on Nov 16, 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 Mthatha to East London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $27 to $71 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-16.
Usually Greyhound South Africa, Intercape 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.
The cheapest trip from Mthatha to East London was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $27
