There are 3 ways to get from Grahamstown to Somerset East by bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Grahamstown to Port Elizabethbus
- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhousebus
6h 3mR 1,223–1,533Drive 131.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Grahamstown to Somerset Eastcar 131.8 km
2h 55mR 298–430Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grahamstown to Somerset Easttaxi 131.8 km
2h 55mR 1,500–1,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grahamstown to Somerset East is to drive which costs R 290 - R 430 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Grahamstown to Somerset East is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs R 290 - R 430.
No, there is no direct bus from Grahamstown to Somerset East. However, there are services departing from Grahamstown and arriving at Cookhouse via Port Elizabeth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Grahamstown and Somerset East is 357 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.
The best way to get from Grahamstown to Somerset East without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 600.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Grahamstown to Somerset East, including transfers.
Grahamstown to Somerset East bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Grahamstown station.
Grahamstown to Somerset East bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Port Elizabeth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grahamstown to Somerset East is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Grahamstown to Somerset East.
There are 28+ hotels available in Somerset East.
What companies run services between Grahamstown, South Africa and Somerset East, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Grahamstown to Somerset East via Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth, and Cookhouse in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cookhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- R 1,500–1,900
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