How far is King William’s Town from Grahamstown by coach?

The distance between Grahamstown and King William’s Town by coach is approximately 58 miles (94 km).

What is the best way to go from Grahamstown to King William’s Town without a car?

You can travel to King William’s Town from Grahamstown by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Grahamstown to King William’s Town from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Grahamstown to King William’s Town on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 40m	09:25	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 15m	22:50	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 40m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	08:15	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	1h 30m	09:45	King Williams Town Railway Station	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to King William’s Town on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 45m	16:55	Railway Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 15m	22:50	Engen Buffalo River 1 Stop	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 40m	09:25	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	1h 30m	23:10	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	1h 45m	08:45	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags

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Get from Grahamstown to King William’s Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

1h 40mAverage duration

58 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,786 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to user feedback, there is a suggestion for better communication regarding schedule changes.

Intercape Grahamstown King William’s Town recent customer reviews

The bus was late & it would have been much nicer if they called & informed the commuters

Sikelelwa M.

1 February 2022

The bus was 1hr30min late, no apologies no compensation. This is a disservice

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26 February 2025

The passenger is under age so doesnt hv much to say

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Intercity Xpress

3/510,921 reviews

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Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

APM WC

2/52,702 reviews

Staff2.7

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Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Eagle Liner

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Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Greyhound South Africa

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Big Sky

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ilulaBus

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Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

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Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and King William’s Town?

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Stops in King William’s Town

A - King Williams Town Railway Station

B - Railway Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Grahamstown to King William’s Town

How far is King William’s Town from Grahamstown by coach?
The distance between Grahamstown and King William’s Town by coach is approximately 58 miles (94 km).
What is the best way to go from Grahamstown to King William’s Town without a car?
You can travel to King William’s Town from Grahamstown by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. 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

14/11

£16

15/11

£15

Today

£15

17/11

£15

18/11

No data

19/11

£15

20/11

£15

21/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to King William’s Town was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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

You can expect to pay from £15 to £57 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-17.