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

The cheapest way to get from East London to Upington is to bus which costs R 950 - R 1 600 and takes 31h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from East London to Upington is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs R 2 500 - R 6 500.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Upington?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to Upington. However, there are services departing from East London Windmill and arriving at Lutz St via Jeff Taylor Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 16m.

How far is it from East London to Upington?

The distance between East London and Upington is 827 km. The road distance is 955 km.

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

The best way to get from East London to Upington without a car is to bus which takes 31h 16m and costs R 950 - R 1 600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from East London to Upington, including transfers.

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

East London to Upington bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from East London Windmill station.

Bus or fly from East London to Upington?

The best way to get from East London to Upington is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs R 2 500 - R 6 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 950 - R 1 600 and takes 31h 16m.

Where does the East London to Upington bus arrive?

East London to Upington bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Durban station.

Can I drive from East London to Upington?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Upington is 955 km. It takes approximately 13h 33m to drive from East London to Upington.

How do I get a bus ticket from East London to Upington?

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Where can I stay near Upington?

There are 63+ hotels available in Upington.

East London to Upington - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East London to Upington by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Upington (UTN)plane ELS - UTN
4h 7m
R 2,512–6,140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London Windmill to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Jeff Taylor Crescent to Lutz Stbus
31h 16m
R 961–1,588
Drive 955 km
1. Drive from East London to Upingtoncar 955 km
13h 33m
R 2,218–3,204
Bus via Pietermaritzburg
1. Take the bus from East London to Pietermaritzburgbus
2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Jeff Taylor Crescent to Lutz Stbus
35h 5m
R 1,196–2,162

East London (ELS) to Upington (UTN) flights

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4h 50mAverage Duration

R 2,464Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.2 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Airlink, CemAir, and Safair fly from East London (ELS) to Upington (UTN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East London Windmill to Lutz St via Jeff Taylor Crescent in around 31h 16m.

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