How far is Carletonville from Kimberley?

The distance separating Carletonville and Kimberley is 230 miles (371 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Carletonville to Kimberley?

Most of the buses traveling from Carletonville to Kimberley leave from Carletonville and arrive at Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Carletonville to Kimberley from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carletonville to Kimberley on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	9h 10m	6:20pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Carletonville (Engen Fochville, N12 Hwy)	4h 50m	7:10pm	Kimberley - Shell Ultra City, N12 Highway, Kimberley	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	5h 40m	3:55pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 20m	7:25pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 40m	8:50pm	KIMBERLEY (TOURISM INFO CENTER) - Northside Tourism Information Centre	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	5h 25m	5:40pm	KIMBERLEY (TOURIST INFO CENTRE) - TOURIST INFO CENTRE, CIVIC CENTRE, KIMBERLEY, 8300	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Carletonville (Engen Fochville, N12 Hwy)	5h 20m	7:40pm	Kimberley Cbd - Kimberely Tourism Centre, Bultfontein Road, Civic Centre	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	5h 40m	3:55pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Carletonville to Kimberley on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 55m	5:55am	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Carletonville (Engen Fochville, N12 Hwy)	4h 50m	7:10pm	Kimberley - Shell Ultra City, N12 Highway, Kimberley	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	5h 40m	3:55pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 20m	7:25pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 40m	8:50pm	KIMBERLEY (TOURISM INFO CENTER) - Northside Tourism Information Centre	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	5h 25m	5:40pm	KIMBERLEY (TOURIST INFO CENTRE) - TOURIST INFO CENTRE, CIVIC CENTRE, KIMBERLEY, 8300	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Carletonville (Engen Fochville, N12 Hwy)	5h 20m	7:40pm	Kimberley Cbd - Kimberely Tourism Centre, Bultfontein Road, Civic Centre	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	5h 40m	3:55pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags

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Get from Carletonville to Kimberley

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

230 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,728 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to multiple reviews, the staff is excellent and goes out of their way to ensure the safety of passengers' baggage. However, there have been complaints about rude drivers who refuse restroom stops and late arrivals without explanation. Additionally, some customers have mentioned a terrible smell on board and a lack of functioning air conditioning, resulting in an unpleasant experience.

Intercape Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

Driver rood cirsing at people that want to go to a toilet . Vehicle late no reason,no rest stops

Renier R.

February 4, 2023

Terrible smell, what aircon? Horrible experience.

Ruan N.

February 23, 2023

Overall good

Herme V.

May 3, 2022

Intercity Xpress

3/510,896 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

The bus came an hour late and no one explained the reason why

Given S.

September 21, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52,962 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 2962 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $24

Big Sky Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

The bus broke down just on the outskirts of Bloemhof and had to wait 3 and a half hour before the new bus arrived

Cornelia O.

November 2, 2025

APM WC

2/52,696 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,111 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Intercape

3.5/543,728 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to multiple reviews, the staff is excellent and goes out of their way to ensure the safety of passengers' baggage. However, there have been complaints about rude drivers who refuse restroom stops and late arrivals without explanation. Additionally, some customers have mentioned a terrible smell on board and a lack of functioning air conditioning, resulting in an unpleasant experience.

Intercape Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

Driver rood cirsing at people that want to go to a toilet . Vehicle late no reason,no rest stops

Renier R.

February 4, 2023

Terrible smell, what aircon? Horrible experience.

Ruan N.

February 23, 2023

Overall good

Herme V.

May 3, 2022

Big Sky

3.5/52,962 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 2962 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $24

Big Sky Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

The bus broke down just on the outskirts of Bloemhof and had to wait 3 and a half hour before the new bus arrived

Cornelia O.

November 2, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,111 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

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Where are the popular stops in Carletonville and Kimberley?

Stops in Carletonville

A - Carletonville

B - Total Garage

C - Caltex Garage

Stops in Kimberley

A - Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA by bus

How far is Carletonville from Kimberley?
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$18

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$18

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$18

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$22

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$18

The cheapest trip from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $56 for a bus ticket from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-18.

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