How far is East London from Umzimkulu by coach?

The distance between Umzimkulu and East London by coach is approximately 225 miles (362 km).

Is there a way to reach East London from Umzimkulu without a car?

You can travel to East London from Umzimkulu by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Umzimkulu to East London from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Umzimkulu to East London on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:35	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 50m	03:25	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 40m	02:25	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	9h 5m	19:20	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	18:45	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 40m	02:25	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	01:35	UMZIMKHULU - Total Garage, 726 Main St, Umzimkulu	8h 10m	09:45	East London Windmill Park	No tags
Bus	10:15	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	9h 5m	19:20	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	18:45	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 40m	02:25	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags
Bus	10:15	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	9h 5m	19:20	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags

Next departures from Umzimkulu to East London on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	8h 20m	09:00	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Cheapest
Bus	03:05	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 30m	10:35	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	Fastest
Bus	00:40	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	8h 20m	09:00	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	03:05	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 30m	10:35	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	01:35	UMZIMKHULU - Total Garage, 726 Main St, Umzimkulu	8h 10m	09:45	East London Windmill Park	No tags
Bus	00:40	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	8h 20m	09:00	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	03:05	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	7h 30m	10:35	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	No tags
Bus	00:40	Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)	8h 35m	09:15	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:47 SAST.

Get from Umzimkulu to East London

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

7h 50mAverage duration

223 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,724 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have reported that the bus service generally meets expectations, with punctual arrivals being a highlight. However, there are some concerns about occasional delays in departure and arrival times. Additionally, it has been noted that the condition of the toilets could be improved to enhance overall travel comfort.

Intercape Mainliner Umzimkulu East London recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the speed limit, I did not enyoy the irival time and the dipeture time the bus was late, also the toilets were smelling

Fundiswa M.

31 May 2025

I didn't enjoy anything,I was suppose to get to East London at 03:25 am but I'm still on my way rn we've been stucking at Butterworth for such a long time I am not happy

Yamkela M.

26 July 2024

The drivers were very friendly and welcoming. I did not like that I did not get an sms saying the bus will be 3hrs late. I had to stay I'm the cold for 4hrsand when I got to the bus i couldn't get a sit. Besides the that the trip was okay.

Yolanda C.

28 June 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,959 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,109 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

APM WC

2/52,694 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Umzimkulu and East London?

Stops in Umzimkulu

A - Umzimkulu - Total Garage (R56)

Stops in East London

A - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)

B - Railway Station

C - East London

D - Windmill Mall

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Umzimkulu to East London

How far is East London from Umzimkulu by coach?
The distance between Umzimkulu and East London by coach is approximately 225 miles (362 km).
Is there a way to reach East London from Umzimkulu without a car?
You can travel to East London from Umzimkulu by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

£19

12/11

£20

Today

£27

14/11

£19

15/11

£16

16/11

£22

17/11

£16

18/11

£22

The cheapest trip from Umzimkulu to East London was searched and found on 15 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 Umzimkulu to East London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £33 for a bus ticket from Umzimkulu to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-15.

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.