Find coaches from Grahamstown to Butterworth, ZA

Next departures

Next departures from Grahamstown to Butterworth on 30 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Mainliner
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
ButterworthCheapest
Intercape Mainliner
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
ButterworthFastest
Intercape Mainliner
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
ButterworthNo tags
Big Sky
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
ButterworthNo tags
Intercity Xpress
Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)
Butterworth, Market SquareNo tags

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Get from Grahamstown to Butterworth

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The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
4h 10mAverage duration
186 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Grahamstown to Butterworth, ZA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$28
Average bus trip duration4h 10m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure04:10
Distance186 km
Latest bus departure21:40

Grahamstown to Butterworth Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Grahamstown - Butterworth, ZA

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Butterworth cost?

    The bus ticket price from Grahamstown to Butterworth starts at US$21. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Grahamstown to Butterworth 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!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Grahamstown to Butterworth?

    The average travel time between Grahamstown and Butterworth is around 4h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 187 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Grahamstown and Butterworth?

    The number of buses from Grahamstown to Butterworth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Grahamstown to Butterworth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Grahamstown to Butterworth?

    When taking the bus from Grahamstown to Butterworth, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/10
US$18
29/10
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Today
US$20
31/10
US$20
01/11
US$20
02/11
US$21
03/11
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04/11
US$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on 28 Oct 2025 with a price of US$18

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 US$18 to US$47 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 US$20, which is on 2025-10-31.

Usually Intercity Xpress 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Grahamstown and Butterworth!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Grahamstown to Butterworth, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Grahamstown to Butterworth will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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