How far is Mthatha from Jeffreys Bay?

The distance between Mthatha and Jeffreys Bay is around 454 km (282 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mthatha to Jeffreys Bay?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha, and end it at Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp), in Jeffreys Bay.

Bus Mthatha to Jeffreys Bay from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Jeffreys Bay on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 50m	9:15am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	8h	10:30pm	JEFFREYSBAY - CALTEX WAVELANDS	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 25m	9:50am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 50m	9:15am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 25m	9:50am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 50m	9:15am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 25m	9:50am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	10h 20m	9:15am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Jeffreys Bay on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 50m	9:15am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	8h	10:30pm	JEFFREYSBAY - CALTEX WAVELANDS	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 25m	9:50am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 50m	9:15am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 25m	9:50am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 50m	9:15am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	9h 25m	9:50am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	10h 20m	9:15am	Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 1:22 PM SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Jeffreys Bay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

9h 50mAverage Duration

453 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,707 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Jeffreys Bay recent customer reviews

I didn’t enjoy anything about it. The bus was 4 hours late and then it broke down. In total I arrived at my destination 8 hours behind schedule.

Cornelius W.

April 29, 2024

Its was on time for a change thank its was one of the drivers very knowledgeable & kind he knows his job very well, its a pity i did not get hs name.

Thozama M.

December 5, 2023

It was late by an hour and 30 mins

Lelethu N.

June 27, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/52,957 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/52,691 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

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Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Jeffreys Bay?

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Stops in Jeffreys Bay

A - Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to Jeffreys Bay by bus

How far is Mthatha from Jeffreys Bay?
The distance between Mthatha and Jeffreys Bay is around 454 km (282 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mthatha to Jeffreys Bay?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha, and end it at Jeffreys Bay - Caltex Garage, Mentors Plaza (next to N2 off ramp), in Jeffreys Bay.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$28

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$28

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The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Jeffreys Bay was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $71 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Jeffreys Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually 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.