How far is Swinburne from Mthatha?

The distance separating Swinburne and Mthatha is 226 miles (364 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Swinburne to Mthatha leave from Swinburne - Montrose Shell Ultra City and arrive at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Swinburne to Mthatha from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Swinburne to Mthatha on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30pm	Swinburne - Montrose Shell Ultra City	9h	7:30am	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags
10:55pm	Swinburne - Montrose Shell Ultra City	9h 5m	8:00am	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags
10:55pm	Swinburne - Montrose Shell Ultra City	9h 35m	8:30am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
11:20pm	Swinburne - Montrose Shell Ultra City	9h 10m	8:30am	Umtata Station	No tags
11:20pm	Swinburne - Montrose Shell Ultra City	9h 25m	8:45am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	No tags

Bus Swinburne to Mthatha: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23

Average bus trip duration9h 10m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure10:05pm

Distance226 miles (363 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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APM WC

2/52,476 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Intercape

3.5/542,780 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

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Big Sky

3.5/52,734 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

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Where are the popular stops in Swinburne and Mthatha?

Stops in Swinburne

A - Swinburne - Montrose Shell Ultra City

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Swinburne to Mthatha.

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