What is the cheapest way to get from East London to Northern Cape?

The cheapest way to get from East London to Northern Cape is to bus which costs R 850 - R 1 500 and takes 21h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from East London to Northern Cape?

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

Is there a direct bus between East London and Northern Cape?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to Northern Cape. However, there are services departing from East London and arriving at Long St via Bloemfontein and 31 Wessel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

How far is it from East London to Northern Cape?

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

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

The best way to get from East London to Northern Cape without a car is to bus via Orkney which takes 16h 44m and costs R 1 300 - R 1 800.

How long does it take to get from East London to Northern Cape?

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

Where do I catch the East London to Northern Cape bus from?

East London to Northern Cape bus services, operated by Vilamora Tours, depart from East London station.

Bus or fly from East London to Northern Cape?

The best way to get from East London to Northern Cape is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs R 3 200 - R 5 500. Alternatively, you can bus via Orkney, which costs R 1 300 - R 1 800 and takes 16h 44m.

Where does the East London to Northern Cape bus arrive?

East London to Northern Cape bus services, operated by Vilamora Tours, arrive at Bloemfontein station.

Can I drive from East London to Northern Cape?

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

Where can I stay near Northern Cape?

There are 185+ hotels available in Northern Cape.

East London to Northern Cape - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from East London to Northern Cape 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 3,232–5,060
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Long Stbus
21h 36m
R 850–1,450
Bus via Orkney
1. Take the bus from East London to Bloemfonteinbus
2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Orkneybus
3. Take the bus from 31 Wessel St to Long Stbus
16h 44m
R 1,365–1,735
Drive 712.7 km
1. Drive from East London to Kimberleycar 712.7 km
7h 56m
R 1,609–2,324
Fly to Upington
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Upington (UTN)plane ELS - UTN
4h 37m
R 5,112–7,140
Fly to Sishen, taxi
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Sishen (SIS)plane ELS - SIS
2. Take the taxi from Sishen (SIS) to Postmasburgtaxi
5h 40m
R 7,672–17,835
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from East London to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Kimberleybus
27h 40m
R 1,000–1,529

East London (ELS) to Kimberley (KIM) flights

23Weekly Planes

5h 3mAverage Duration

R 1,681Cheapest Price

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Distance: 572.9 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between East London, South Africa and Northern Cape, 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 to Long St via Bloemfontein, Bloemfontein, Orkney, and 31 Wessel St in around 16h 44m.

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