There are 5 ways to get from Beaufort West to Aliwal North by bus, taxi, car train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Bird St to Colesberg Ultra Citybus
- Take the bus from Colesberg to Springfonteinbus
- Take the taxi from Springfontein to Smithfieldtaxi
- Take the bus from Smithfield to Aliwal Northbus
8h 41mR 2,116–2,718Bus via Beaufort West
cheapest- Take the bus from Beaufort West to Bloemfonteinbus
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus 17210
11h 12mR 745–972Car train, drive
- Take the cartrain from Beaufort West to De Aarcartrain
- Drive from De Aar to Aliwal Northcar
9h 16mR 858–1,267Drive 496.8 km
- Drive from Beaufort West to Aliwal Northcar 496.8 km
5h 42mR 1,116–1,612Bus
- Take the bus from Bird St to Bloemfontein Tourist Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus 17210
9h 49mR 897–1,056
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beaufort West to Aliwal North is to bus via Beaufort West which costs R 700 - R 1 000 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Beaufort West to Aliwal North is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs R 1 100 - R 1 700.
No, there is no direct bus from Beaufort West to Aliwal North. However, there are services departing from Bird St and arriving at Aliwal North via Bloemfontein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Beaufort West and Aliwal North is 584 km. The road distance is 496.8 km.
The best way to get from Beaufort West to Aliwal North without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 41m and costs R 2 100 - R 2 800.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Beaufort West to Aliwal North, including transfers.
Beaufort West to Aliwal North bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Bird St station.
Beaufort West to Aliwal North bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beaufort West to Aliwal North is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Beaufort West to Aliwal North.
There are 19+ hotels available in Aliwal North.
What companies run services between Beaufort West, South Africa and Aliwal North, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Bird St to Aliwal North via Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr and Bloemfontein in around 9h 49m.
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Beaufort West to De Aar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 155–170
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Bird St to Colesberg Ultra City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 260–320
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 260–320
Bus from Bird St to Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 420–460
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 420–460
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Colesberg to Springfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Smithfield to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Beaufort West to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 270–380
- Website
- City to City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- R 950–1,200
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