What is the distance between Mthatha and Grahamstown?

About 177 miles (285 km) separate Mthatha and Grahamstown.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mthatha to Grahamstown?

If you're headed to Grahamstown from Mthatha, chances are that your bus will leave from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City and arrive at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Mthatha to Grahamstown from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Grahamstown on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 55m	10:25pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	5h 30m	8:00pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 25m	6:25pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 5m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	6h	7:45pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 25m	6:25pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 5m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Umtata Station	6h 30m	7:45pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Grahamstown on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 55m	10:25pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	5h 30m	8:00pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	12:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 45m	6:05am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 5m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	6h	7:45pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	5h 45m	6:05am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 5m	5:30am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Umtata Station	6h 30m	7:45pm	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:47 PM SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Grahamstown

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.

13bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

177 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,752 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and friendly drivers. Many appreciated the safe and comfortable journey. However, some mentioned minor inconveniences such as blocked toilets, lack of phone charging facilities, and air conditioning settings that could be adjusted for comfort. Overall satisfaction remains high among travelers.

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Grahamstown recent customer reviews

I booked for bus going by 12:90pm, the bus that came was not intercape, waited in the car as it was raining heavily, when i saw that is was late by 20 minutes i went to the office they said it left i asked when it never it was intercity express and i never received any email regarding that i had to rebook once more

Ndimakazi G.

October 27, 2025

Trip attendants got me in a wrong Bus, I was pointed to a Bus to CAPETOWN instead. I realized that when I could not recognize the root after Tarkastad. As I write this it's 3:30 am in the morning and still in a Bus from Graaf Reniet to Komani meaning I will spend 18hrs on the road instead of 6hrs. I have missed my appointments last night and probably will miss this morning too.

Lungelo M.

April 30, 2024

oh nothing more worse the bud daleyed 2 hours and I arroved at 12am instead of 8pm.

Lime D.

April 8, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/510,906 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 Mthatha Grahamstown recent customer reviews

It was more than 1 hour late, the office didnt answer the phone call or whatsapp about that. Drivers were unprofessional, they spoke Xhosa all the time for announcement with no respect to speakers

Paul M.

October 18, 2024

The bus was late and there was no communication at all

Nkululeko S.

October 11, 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510,221 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner Mthatha Grahamstown recent customer reviews

I didn’t enjoy any of it. The ride was late by an hour and arrived late by 2 additional hours. It was the worst bus experience of my life. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone else, not even my worst enemy. It felt like torture.

Iva Oyama S.

April 6, 2025

Very bad service. Took more than 9 hours for a 6 hours trip All stations are not organized leading to delays in passengers checking in

Mbuyiselo M.

February 4, 2025

The bus was smelly,stuffy and had Cockroacha.it was also super late

Yvonne T.

April 7, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52,966 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 2966 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 $23

Big Sky Mthatha Grahamstown recent customer reviews

It was my first time using this bus, a good decision ever! The drivers were friendly, had a heater and a fan to cool off the heat, had an inside toilet that was not smelly, clean bus. I had to depart from Mthatha at 22:55, but it arrived past 00:00 and it was freezing cold in Mthatha Ultra City.

Nelly M.

September 28, 2024

APM WC

2/52,697 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 Mthatha and Grahamstown?

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mthatha to Grahamstown by bus

What is the distance between Mthatha and Grahamstown?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mthatha to Grahamstown?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$20

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$19

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The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Grahamstown was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $57 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Intercity Xpress, 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.