Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Bosman Station - Scheiding Street. | Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel | No tags |
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Get from Pretoria to Cradock
The journey takes about 12 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Cradock?
Stops in Pretoria
- A
Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa - B
Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding street
Stops in Cradock
- A
Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)
Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), Cradock, 5880, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pretoria to Cradock by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Pretoria to Cradock?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Cradock start from $38. The average price for this route is around $66. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Cradock?
The average bus travel time from Pretoria to Cradock is 12h 50m, covering a distance of 756 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Ramalo.
Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Cradock route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Ramalo.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pretoria to Cradock?
The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Cradock at 3:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 3:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Cradock?
A bus trip from Pretoria to Cradock generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pretoria to Cradock?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Cradock?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pretoria to Cradock?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Cradock?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Cradock was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pretoria to Cradock, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $65 to $113 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Cradock based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-12-08.
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.
