What is the cheapest way to get from East London to Kimberley?

The cheapest way to get from East London to Kimberley is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 850 - R 1 500 and takes 19h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from East London to Kimberley?

The fastest way to get from East London to Kimberley is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs R 3 200 - R 5 500.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Kimberley?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to Kimberley. However, there are services departing from East London Stn and arriving at Long St via Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

How far is it from East London to Kimberley?

The distance between East London and Kimberley is 573 km. The road distance is 712.7 km.

How do I travel from East London to Kimberley without a car?

The best way to get from East London to Kimberley without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 19h 20m and costs R 850 - R 1 500.

How long does it take to get from East London to Kimberley?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from East London to Kimberley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East London to Kimberley bus from?

East London to Kimberley bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from East London Stn station.

Bus or fly from East London to Kimberley?

The best way to get from East London to Kimberley is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs R 3 200 - R 5 500. Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs R 850 - R 1 500 and takes 19h 20m.

Where does the East London to Kimberley bus arrive?

East London to Kimberley bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from East London to Kimberley?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Kimberley is 713 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from East London to Kimberley.

Where can I stay near Kimberley?

There are 179+ hotels available in Kimberley.

East London to Kimberley - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from East London to Kimberley by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Fly to Kimberley
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Kimberley (KIM)plane ELS - KIM
3h 41m
R 3,232–5,160
Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Long Stbus
19h 20m
R 850–1,450
Drive 712.7 km
1. Drive from East London to Kimberleycar 712.7 km
7h 56m
R 1,885–2,723
Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane ELS - BFN
2. Take the taxi from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Kimberleytaxi
5h 52m
R 4,472–6,785
Bus
1. Take the bus from East London to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Kimberleybus
27h 40m
R 1,020–1,553

East London to Kimberley by bus

14Weekly Buses

19h 20mAverage Duration

R 850Cheapest Price

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Distance: 572.9 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between East London, South Africa and Kimberley, South Africa?

Airlink, CemAir, and Safair fly from East London (ELS) to Kimberley (KIM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East London Stn to Long St via Johannesburg and Park Station in around 19h 20m.

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