What's the distance between Grahamstown and Butterworth by coach?

The distance between Grahamstown and Butterworth by coach is approximately 116 miles (187 km).

How can I get from Grahamstown to Butterworth without driving?

The best way to go from Grahamstown to Butterworth without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Grahamstown to Butterworth from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Grahamstown to Butterworth on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 35m	13:00	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	04:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	3h 50m	08:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:10	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 35m	22:55	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Butterworth on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	3h 50m	08:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:10	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	07:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:55	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 35m	22:55	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Butterworth on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	3h 50m	08:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:10	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	07:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:55	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 35m	22:55	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Butterworth on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	3h 50m	08:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:10	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	07:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:55	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	08:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 35m	13:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 35m	22:55	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Butterworth on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:25	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 35m	13:00	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	04:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	3h 50m	08:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:10	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	07:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 10m	11:55	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 15m	12:00	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 5m	01:45	Butterworth	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 19:16 SAST.

Get from Grahamstown to Butterworth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

4h 10mAverage duration

116 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,705 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Intercity Xpress

3/510,882 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

APM WC

2/52,691 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,208 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 10208 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 Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at £19

Eagle Liner Grahamstown Butterworth recent customer reviews

I didn't have a trip arrived at 730am at the bus station waited for the bus for 2 hours. When I called their number they told me that the bus has passed Grahamstown. But how coz the bus was supposed to depart grahamstown at 745am

Lusindiso K.

16 March 2025

The service is poor and if there's no improvement Eagle liner will lose customers

Siphokazi G.

6 December 2020

Big Sky

3.5/52,953 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

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Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Butterworth?

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Stops in Butterworth

A - Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Grahamstown to Butterworth, ZA

What's the distance between Grahamstown and Butterworth by coach?
The distance between Grahamstown and Butterworth by coach is approximately 116 miles (187 km).
How can I get from Grahamstown to Butterworth without driving?
The best way to go from Grahamstown to Butterworth without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/11

£16

10/11

£16

Today

£16

12/11

£16

13/11

£18

14/11

£18

15/11

£18

16/11

£16

The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £54 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Big Sky 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.