What is the distance between Pretoria and Newcastle?

Pretoria and Newcastle are 281 km (175 miles) apart.

Bus from Pretoria to Newcastle starting at US$17 | Compare & Save up to 19%

TodayAug 10

from US$20

TomorrowAug 11

from US$20

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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: August 10 at 6:15am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: August 10 at 12:30pm
Destination city: Newcastle
Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: August 10 at 6:00am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Arrival time: August 10 at 11:45am
Destination city: Newcastle
Destination location: Newcastle (Shell Garage) - Leon Motors Shell Garage, Murchison St, Newcastle Cbd, Newcastle, 2940
Operated by: Eagle Liner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 45m
Departure time: August 10 at 6:15am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: August 10 at 12:30pm
Destination city: Newcastle
Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m
Departure time: August 10 at 6:00am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Arrival time: August 10 at 12:00pm
Destination city: Newcastle
Destination location: Newcastle ( (Bus Terminal) - Bus Rank, Newcastle, 2940
Operated by: Eagle Liner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h
Departure time: August 10 at 6:15am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: August 10 at 12:30pm
Destination city: Newcastle
Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:52 AM SAST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: August 11 at 6:15am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: August 11 at 12:30pm
Destination city: Newcastle
Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: August 11 at 6:00am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Arrival time: August 11 at 11:45am
Destination city: Newcastle
Destination location: Newcastle (Shell Garage) - Leon Motors Shell Garage, Murchison St, Newcastle Cbd, Newcastle, 2940
Operated by: Eagle Liner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 45m
Departure time: August 11 at 6:15am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: August 11 at 12:30pm
Destination city: Newcastle
Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m
Departure time: August 11 at 6:00am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Arrival time: August 11 at 12:00pm
Destination city: Newcastle
Destination location: Newcastle ( (Bus Terminal) - Bus Rank, Newcastle, 2940
Operated by: Eagle Liner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h
Departure time: August 11 at 6:15am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: August 11 at 12:30pm
Destination city: Newcastle
Destination location: Engen Waterside Convenience, N11, Equarand, 2940
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:26 PM SAST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

Bus Pretoria to Newcastle, ZA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$20

Average Bus Trip Duration6h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure6:00am

Distance281 km

Latest bus departure6:15am

Compare bus companies

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,602 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Users generally appreciated the punctuality and overall experience of their trips, highlighting that buses were on time. However, there were mixed feelings about comfort levels due to issues like non-functional air conditioning leading to hot conditions or a bus breakdown. Cleanliness was noted as inconsistent across different experiences.

Eagle Liner Pretoria Newcastle recent customer reviews

Driver was on phone (no handsfree) most of the trip. We drove past the point I was going he wouldnt let me hop off even though we waited 10 min at a t junction in volksrust to give a bag to someone who lives there. I am a white afrikaans and english speaker but all communication by staff and driver was in languages i didnt understand

Steph D.

July 17, 2025

I am disappointed with the type of service given in Pretoria..There were no seats...People were standing which is wrong..Buses overloaded

Nozipho D.

June 29, 2025

I had the worst experience,firstly the bus left close to 7 and we only moved from the Park station at something close to 9,having to change busses and got to Newcastle at 15:15 which was not the time that was agreed on.

Mpho S.

June 28, 2025

Intercape

3.5/541,626 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its comfort, professionalism, and punctuality. The staff was noted for being friendly and attentive to passengers' needs. Despite a technical issue mentioned in one review, it was resolved efficiently without causing major disruptions. Overall satisfaction is evident among travelers who appreciated the seamless journey experience provided by Intercape.

Intercape Mainliner Pretoria Newcastle recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the trip very much, especially loved the way the bus attendees attended to us.

Lindelwa M.

November 17, 2024

The bus had technical issues but how the situation was handle. I also had to change my ticket the process was so easy keep up the great service intercape I highly recommend your service

Thandeka K.

November 4, 2024

It was quite quick clean. I didn’t like that the bus only had a break stop where I was getting off

Lusanda M.

September 16, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/58,523 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about the service provided by the bus company. Customers express dissatisfaction with issues such as exchanging passengers with eldo coaches during a trip and delays in reaching their destination. Additionally, customers mention difficulties in contacting the company for assistance.

Citiliner Plus Pretoria Newcastle recent customer reviews

Bus change took forever we woke up early in the morning to get cold at Johannesburg station because it left Pretoria on time

Olwethu M.

November 4, 2022

I'll appreciate it if we can stop exchange the passengers with eldo coaches in the middle of a trip ( that happened on two of my previous trips this year). Also if we can reach Pretoria at 17:40 not 20:00 just like it happened on my previous trip

Dudu Maria S.

October 2, 2022

Make sure the are buses on standby at least. If there’s any failure, mechanical or whatever we can’t wait all day for the bus to be Fixed. Waiting for an Hour is enough not more than that please.

Zinhle N.

August 19, 2022

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

Pretoria to Newcastle Bus

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What is the distance between Pretoria and Newcastle?
Pretoria and Newcastle are 281 km (175 miles) apart.

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08-08

US$18

08-09

US$17

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US$18

08-11

US$17

08-12

US$18

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US$18

08-14

US$18

08-15

US$18

The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Newcastle, ZA was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of US$17

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You can expect to pay from US$17 to US$21 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Newcastle, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$17 which is on 2025-08-11.

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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Pretoria and Newcastle!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Pretoria to Newcastle, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Pretoria to Newcastle.

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Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus Tickets from Pretoria to Newcastle, ZA

One passenger / one way

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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One passenger / one way

Bus Pretoria to Newcastle, ZA: Trip Overview

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Eagle Liner Pretoria Newcastle recent customer reviews

Intercape Mainliner Pretoria Newcastle recent customer reviews

Citiliner Plus Pretoria Newcastle recent customer reviews

Pretoria to Newcastle Bus

Frequently asked questions on the trip Pretoria - Newcastle, ZA