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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Total Garage | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Total Garage | Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Total Garage | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Total Garage | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Total Garage | Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Potchefstroom to East London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 15 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 549, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceR 549 - R 1 100 | Average duration15h 25m | 18kg CO₂e | ||
Shuttle | Average priceR 714 - R 1 437 | Average duration13h 45m | 22kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Potchefstroom and East London?
Stops in Potchefstroom
- ATotal Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
- B
Potchefstroom
Jennys Quality Foods, 96 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa - C
Total garage
Total garage, Cnr., N12 and Rocher str., Potchefstroom
Stops in East London
- A
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa - BEast London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
- C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa - DWindmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Users have shared positive feedback about their trips, noting that the overall experience was very good. However, some travelers mentioned minor inconveniences such as a lack of toilet paper and water in the restroom facilities, as well as heaters being too warm at times.
Intercape Mainliner Potchefstroom East London recent customer reviews
The trip was very good but the heaters can be too much.
Yamkela M.
It was good . Unfortunately toilet paper and water in the toilet.
Shahzad Z.
Was great
Simphiwe S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Potchefstroom to East London by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Potchefstroom to East London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Potchefstroom to East London start at R 549. The average price for this route is around R 728. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Potchefstroom to East London?
The average bus journey time from Potchefstroom to East London is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 706 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 15h 25m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Potchefstroom to East London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Potchefstroom to East London?
The earliest bus departs from Potchefstroom to East London at 20:05. And the latest bus departs at 20:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Potchefstroom to East London?
A bus trip from Potchefstroom to East London produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Potchefstroom to East London was searched and found on 02 Dec 2025 with a price of R 492To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Potchefstroom to East London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 492 to R 1 246 for a bus ticket from Potchefstroom to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 785, which is on 2025-12-06.
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