Bus Mthatha to Estcourt: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Estcourt

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mthatha to Estcourt from various bus operators like Intercape, Citiliner or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

$23

tomorrow

$23

Saturday

$35

Sunday

$21

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 5m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	1:05 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/27/2026 4:00:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/28/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Intercape	8h 35m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:05 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/27/2026 4:30:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/28/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Citiliner	7h 55m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:25 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$35	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/27/2026 4:30:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/28/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 5m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	1:05 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 4:00:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Intercape	8h 35m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:05 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 4:30:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 10m	7:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:10 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 7:00:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	6h 50m	7:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 7:20:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Intercape	7h 10m	6:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	1:10 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Citiliner	7h 55m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:25 AM	Estcourt	Midway		Economy	$35	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/29/2026 4:30:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 5m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	1:05 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Intercape	8h 35m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:05 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 4:30:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	7h 10m	7:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:10 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 7:00:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Citiliner	7h 55m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:25 AM	Estcourt	Midway	Economy	$35	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 4:30:00 PM to Midway, Estcourt (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Estcourt is $21 on 8/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Estcourt

See here how frequent the connections between Mthatha and Estcourt are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Mthatha to Estcourt. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Mthatha and Estcourt.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 buses from Mthatha to Estcourt, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Estcourt, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Estcourt

Compare all providers like Intercape, Citiliner and Big Sky Intercity that travel 6 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Estcourt in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Estcourt starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	6h 50m
Earliest Bus	4:00 PM
Latest Bus	7:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	189.3 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Citiliner and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Estcourt

Every day, 6 buses from 3 bus companies leave Mthatha for Estcourt: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

$23

Friday 08/28

$23

Saturday 08/29

$35

Sunday 08/30

$21

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

$23

Friday 09/04

$23

Saturday 09/05

Sunday 09/06

$24

Monday 09/07

$23

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$36

Thursday 09/10

$23

Friday 09/11

$23

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$23

Monday 09/14

$23

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$25

Friday 09/18

$23

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Estcourt

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Mthatha to Estcourt, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $21, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Estcourt. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Estcourt, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Estcourt

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Mthatha to Estcourt in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Mthatha to Estcourt, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Mthatha to Estcourt are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Estcourt

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Mthatha and Estcourt.

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Midway

Lowlands Road

Bus Stop

R103 578

Shell Ultra City

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Estcourt

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Mthatha to Estcourt? Or which bus companies serve the route Mthatha to Estcourt? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Mthatha to Estcourt bus

How much does a Mthatha Estcourt bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 9h 5m to reach Estcourt. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Mthatha to Estcourt?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $35. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Estcourt.

On average, how many connections are available from Mthatha to Estcourt each day?

Every day, the Mthatha to Estcourt bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Estcourt take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Estcourt is offered by Intercape and takes 6h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Estcourt?

The earliest bus arriving in Estcourt from Mthatha starts at 4:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Mthatha to Estcourt?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Estcourt starts at 7:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Mthatha Estcourt route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Estcourt, passengers can travel with Intercape, Citiliner and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Estcourt?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Estcourt by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Citiliner and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Mthatha to Estcourt bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Mthatha Estcourt bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Mthatha Estcourt bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Mthatha to Estcourt on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Mthatha to Estcourt

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Estcourt

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Mthatha and to Estcourt. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!