How much is the bus ticket from Cradock to Mthatha?

The cheapest coach tickets from Cradock to Mthatha start from £16. The average price for this route is around £37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cradock to Mthatha?

The average bus journey time from Cradock to Mthatha is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 190 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Badela .

Which bus companies service the Cradock to Mthatha route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Big Sky , Makalala Transport , Badela , Mavumisa Transport , Gxaweni , Flexi City Connect , APM WC , Naledi Luxury Liner , Nobles .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cradock to Mthatha?

The earliest bus departs from Cradock to Mthatha at 02:45. And the latest bus departs at 06:25.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cradock to Mthatha?

A bus journey from Cradock to Mthatha produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Cradock to Mthatha?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cradock to Mthatha?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cradock to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cradock to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cradock to Mthatha from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cradock to Mthatha on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:05	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	5h 15m	10:20	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	03:15	Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)	4h 45m	08:00	Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	05:30	CRADOCK	5h 15m	10:45	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	04:40	Calata St. - Shell Garage	5h 50m	10:30	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	04:10	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	5h 15m	09:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 07:07 SAST.

Get from Cradock to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

5h 35mAverage duration

190 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cradock and Mthatha?

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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Stops in Mthatha

A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
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B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,267 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Eagle Liner

3/510,415 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 10415 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at £19

Eagle Liner Cradock Mthatha recent customer reviews

Bus didn't arrived at all I waited 2 hours and decided to call the office only to find out that they have changed the bus to intercity of which didn't also didn't arrived. I saw other buses passed

Ababalwe M.

27 February 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,100 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Makalala Transport

3/5226 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.2

Badela

3.5/5255 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2

Mavumisa Transport

3/590 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1

Gxaweni

2/584 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1

Cleanliness3

WiFi0.5

Flexi City Connect

2/532 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi1.3

APM WC

2/52,781 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Naledi Luxury Liner

2.5/520 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0

Nobles

2/555 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi0.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cradock to Mthatha

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Cradock to Mthatha?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cradock to Mthatha start from £16. The average price for this route is around £37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cradock to Mthatha?
The average bus journey time from Cradock to Mthatha is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 190 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Badela.
Which bus companies service the Cradock to Mthatha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Makalala Transport, Badela, Mavumisa Transport, Gxaweni, Flexi City Connect, APM WC, Naledi Luxury Liner, Nobles.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cradock to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from Cradock to Mthatha at 02:45. And the latest bus departs at 06:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cradock to Mthatha?
A bus journey from Cradock to Mthatha produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Cradock to Mthatha?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cradock to Mthatha?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cradock to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cradock to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/12

No data

02/12

£30

Today

£18

04/12

£25

05/12

No data

06/12

No data

07/12

£37

08/12

£40

The cheapest trip from Cradock to Mthatha was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £18

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

You can expect to pay from £18 to £66 for a bus ticket from Cradock to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-12-04.

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.