Busbud recommends taking the bus from Pretoria to East London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 15 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Passengers generally appreciate the friendly and professional staff, comfortable seating, and overall organization of the service. However, some concerns were raised about delays at check-in and during travel due to breakdowns or unscheduled stops. Issues with air conditioning use in cold weather and a lack of toilet tissue were also noted by several users.
Intercape Sleepliner Pretoria East London recent customer reviews
What I didn't like was when we told the driver that we were feeling cold because the air conditioner was on. He responded by saying we needed fresh air and continued to run the air conditioner, even though we were uncomfortable. Despite this, the overall experience was good. However, I also didn't appreciate that we stopped at a petrol station for no apparent reason while we were already running late, and they never communicated to us why we made that stop.
4 out of 5 stars
Sipho M.
I enjoyed my trip so much. The seats are comfortable. The drivers are kind are patient with the passengers. We arrived at East London at the right time ♥️👌👌
5 out of 5 stars
Nelisa M.
The bus driver to east london was very rude. When we asked him if we arrived at the correct destination he didn't answer .we had to get off at the wrong station.
Based on 2427 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $22
Passengers have praised the friendly drivers and appreciated the clean, warm buses equipped with charging ports. However, some reviews noted that not all charging ports were functional and mentioned discomfort due to heat at certain seats. Additionally, there was feedback about late arrivals and a desire for more frequent stops during long journeys.
Eagle Liner Pretoria East London recent customer reviews
I was sleeping like a child it was smooth ride and i expect toilets but none but bus driver provided toilet and food stops
Not all charging ports were working but we enjoyed
But the bus was really dirty the sits
It was uncomfortable because the heat under the bus at the back seat was really hot and bad, anyway the aircon covered that but i enjoyed .
4 out of 5 stars
Vivian M.
Friendly drivers, very clean and warm bus with good charging parts for all passengers I recommend their service 🥰
4 out of 5 stars
Asiphe Q.
Unserviced buses that shutdown for hours in the middle of the road . Very very bad service , don’t know why they don’t just close the company
According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service due to long delays and late arrivals. Additionally, there are complaints about buses breaking down and a lack of organization resulting in passengers waiting for buses that are not on time.
Intercity Xpress Pretoria East London recent customer reviews
Good morning the intercity experience was fair, the issue was the toilets they didn't meet hygienic standards. It was a dilemma they were not clean and didn't have water despite that bus drivers were good 💯
4 out of 5 stars
Sibonelo P.
Your driver left me behind cos the bus supposed to depart at 5pm but it just left before that so so disappointed shem never lie .meaning I just throw away my money in to the river just like that
1 out of 5 stars
Tshepo M.
I did not enjoy anything about the ride. Bus took almost 24 hours, it stinks of urine, it delayed us as it was heating so now we had to make stops and wait for it to cool off, had a tire issue at Bloem and it took 3 hour to fix. Left Joburg station at 8pm and arrived in EL at 2pm,that’s not normal. Bad bad experience even with the drivers
According to 29 reviews, Delta Coaches received a 1.5-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets, but some complained about the wifi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $23
Delta Coaches Pretoria East London recent customer reviews
Am still on the road the bus has problems even now it stopped. Am hungry Am tired this is horrible, why do these people put buses that shouldn't be on the road on the road? Do they have no value for human life at all, no care for people. No amount patience can deal with this it's horrible. The bus doesn't even have place to charge a phone. Phones are low on battery because we been on the road for far too long. This should be a crime.
1 out of 5 stars
Asisipho X.
The bus was extremely late,we left Bosman (Pretoria)at 9pm instead of 5. There was little to no communication about the cause of the delays. We(people going to East London) were treated like we were not priority and didn't pay for our trip. They prioritized Mthatha and Cape Town. Even on the way, they almost made us get off so that they can only take the Mthatha people (again)I am never booking Delta again!!!
1 out of 5 stars
Khomotjo K.
The bus was an hour late. At Park Station, we waited an hour for the other bus to arrive. All in all, a 3hour delay without even leaving Gauteng.. On the road, bus was making unnecessary stops, picking up random passengers on the road with little regard to the passengers. A full 19hours on the road. Terrible service all round!6
Passengers have expressed satisfaction with the comfort of the bus and professionalism of the staff. However, some users noted that charging ports were not operational, there was an issue with temperature control making it too cold on board, and a significant delay in arrival time was experienced by others.
Big Sky Express Pretoria East London recent customer reviews
It was very cold on the bus, even when they "supposedly" switched on the heater. That would be the only bad thing. Otherwise, I had a satisfactory ride to my destination
5 out of 5 stars
Aviwe M.
The bus was comfortable and the bus tenders were very professional and courteous. I just made the mistake of selecting a bus that goes past Mthatha while I wanted to travel straight to East London.
Users have reported that the bus service is punctual, with buses arriving on time. The seating was described as comfortable and clean by some passengers, who also appreciated functional charging points. However, there were mentions of inadequate air circulation inside the bus and concerns about traveling upstairs at night with children due to safety reasons.
Greyhound Pretoria East London recent customer reviews
Very bad the bus was late at park station and it was dripping water from the roof ..there were too many stop and go in the middle of nowhere
1 out of 5 stars
Melikhaya K.
Being put upstairs eith my 5year old cz at night she must go to the toilet try to comprise for parents those are dangerours when its dark holding a child in your hand...The driving I enjoyed the chairs where comfortable
5 out of 5 stars
Nontsikelelo M.
the bus was comfortable and the driver maintained safety precautions. there was an aircaircon mulfunction, we froze for 6 hours Kroonstad to Queenstown
Based on 81 reviews, the company was rated 2.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Jacobs Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $50
A good way to travel this route is with Citilink buses. The company offers 2 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $31 and the shortest trip taking about 837. Citilink gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
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Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and East London?
Stops in Pretoria
A - Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South AfricaPretoria Station
B - Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding streetPretoria Station
Stops in East London
A - Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South AfricaRailway Station
C - Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East LondonWindmill Mall
D - East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South AfricaEast London
Frequently asked questions for your trip Pretoria - East London
What is the distance between Pretoria and East London?
The distance separating Pretoria and East London is 502 miles (810 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pretoria to East London?
If you're headed to East London from Pretoria, chances are that your bus will leave from Pretoria Station and arrive at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
09/23
$21
09/24
$32
Today
$33
09/26
$22
09/27
$21
09/28
$19
09/29
$19
09/30
$21
The cheapest trip from Pretoria to East London was searched and found on Sep 28, 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 Pretoria to East London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $19 to $56 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-09-28.
Usually 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.
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Pretoria to East London
The cheapest trip from Pretoria to East London was searched and found on Sep 28, 2025 with a price of $19
