How much does a bus ticket from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth cost?

The bus ticket price from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth starts at R 339. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth?

The average travel time between Fort Beaufort and Port Elizabeth is around 2h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 162 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Fort Beaufort and Port Elizabeth?

The number of buses from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth?

When taking the bus from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth, you can travel comfortably and safely with APM WC, Intercape, Eagle Liner.

Bus Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth from R 331 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	FORT BEAUFORT - TOTAL GARAGE, R63, FORT BEAUFORT, 5720	2h 45m	08:15	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Cheapest
Bus	05:30	FORT BEAUFORT - TOTAL GARAGE, R63, FORT BEAUFORT, 5720	2h 15m	07:45	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	16:20	Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, Grahamstown Road	2h 40m	19:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	16:45	Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, Grahamstown Road	2h 45m	19:30	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	05:30	Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, R63, Fort Beaufort, 5720	2h 45m	08:15	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags
Bus	05:05	Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, Grahamstown Road	3h 20m	08:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	16:20	Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, Grahamstown Road	2h 40m	19:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
Bus	16:45	Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, Grahamstown Road	2h 45m	19:30	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:14 PM SAST.

Get from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 339, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

2h 45mAverage duration

164 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

APM WC

2/52 694 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Intercape

3.5/543 717 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43717 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at R 395

Intercape Mainliner Fort Beaufort Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

They are friendly I loved that,just that they took a bit time to reach the destination.

Rochelle B.

11 April 2025

I had a very bad and costly experience with my traveling yesterday. I booked a bus online from FortBeautfort to Port Elizabeth. The departure point was Sasol garage. I was at Sasol garage from 15h30 and my bus was for 16h20, only to see the bus passing the garage at about 16h30 and we quickly followed the bus while also phoning the number written behind the bus and the lady from the call centre told us that she is calling the driver to let him know what happed, I was on the line for about 20 minutes with the lady, only to be told that they driver will only stop at Grahamstown, I fully understand the driver but my main problem is with intercape, for a person who has never taken a bus from that pick up point and Sasol garage is written on my ticket if I am parked at Sasol garage I should be able to see the bus if I'm facing the main Road from the garage, meaning the bus stop is not exactly Sasol garage but before Sasol garage. We followed the but for more than 60km to Grahamstown and the drivers told me that it's company policy not to stop which I fully understand but the the lady from the call centre misled us . I'm going to arrange a for a person who can take a picture of the garage and a picture of where the bus actually stop and post that on Hellopeter , that inconvinience ended up costing me more than double my bus fare.

Monica S.

23 March 2025

Bus leaving from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth was 2 hours late and from Port Elizabeth to Fort Beaufort was 6 hours late, never using this company again, as an person over 70 years of age having to wait this long is cruel and was very uncomfortable!

Stienie A.

18 January 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510 218 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/510 889 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Customers express dissatisfaction with the hygiene of the bus, mentioning that it was not pleasant. However, some customers mention that despite this issue, they had a great ride on an earlier-than-expected bus.

Intercity Xpress Fort Beaufort Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

Unreliable and unprofessional. The bus arrived before the specified time and I was not even informed about that. I was left behind.

Ayama K.

4 October 2024

I did not enjoy my trip on intercity because the bus came 2 hours later than the time allocated for departure and the bus was very dirty inside

Vee B.

26 July 2023

Big Sky

3.5/52 959 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

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Where are the popular stops in Fort Beaufort and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Fort Beaufort

A - Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, Grahamstown Road

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

B - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)

C - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth cost?
The bus ticket price from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth starts at R 339. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth?
The average travel time between Fort Beaufort and Port Elizabeth is around 2h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 162 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Fort Beaufort and Port Elizabeth?
The number of buses from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth?
When taking the bus from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth, you can travel comfortably and safely with APM WC, Intercape, Eagle Liner.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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R 337

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R 333

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R 336

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R 331

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R 331

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R 333

The cheapest trip from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of R 331

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

You can expect to pay from R 331 to R 393 for a bus ticket from Fort Beaufort to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 331, which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually APM WC, 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.