There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Beaufort West by bus (Greyhound), car train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Park Station to Bird Stbus
10h 35mR 340–850Car train
cheapest- Take the cartrain from Park Station to Beaufort Westcartrain
24h 30mR 333–535Drive 934.5 km
- Drive from Johannesburg to Beaufort Westcar 934.5 km
8h 52mR 2,076–2,999Fly to George Airport, bus
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to George Airport (GRJ)plane JNB - GRJ
- Take the bus from St Marks Square to Beaufort Westbus
6h 54mR 1,980–4,552Fly to Kimberley, bus
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kimberley (KIM)plane JNB - KIM
- Take the bus from Kimberley to Beaufort Westbus
7h 58mR 2,730–5,782
Johannesburg to Beaufort West by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Beaufort West is to car train which costs R 330 - R 550 and takes 24h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Beaufort West is to fly and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs R 1 900 - R 4 600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Station station and arriving at Bird St. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Park Station station and arriving at Beaufort West. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 24h 30m.
The distance between Johannesburg and Beaufort West is 949 km. The road distance is 934.5 km.
The best way to get from Johannesburg to Beaufort West without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs R 340 - R 850.
The bus from Park Station to Bird St takes 10h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Johannesburg to Beaufort West bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Park Station.
Johannesburg to Beaufort West train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Park Station.
Johannesburg to Beaufort West bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Bird St station.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Beaufort West, South Africa?
Eagle Liner operates a bus from Park Station to Bird St 4 times a day. Tickets cost R 440–850 and the journey takes 10h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Shosholoza Meyl operates a vehicle from Park Station to Beaufort West once a week. Tickets cost R 333–535 and the journey takes 24h 30m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to George Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 900–2,900
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to George Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 900–2,900
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to George Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,000–3,600
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Kimberley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,700–3,600
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to George Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,100–4,300
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Kimberley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–4,500
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Park Station to Beaufort West
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 333–535
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Economy (Sitter)
- R 333
- Sleeper (Tourist)
- R 535
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Bird St
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 440–850
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 600–850
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Bird St
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 500–750
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from St Marks Square to Beaufort West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Kimberley to Beaufort West
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Park Station to Bird St
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 340–470
- Website
- City to City
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More Questions & Answers
Johannesburg to Beaufort West train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Beaufort West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Beaufort West is 934 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Johannesburg to Beaufort West.
There are 93+ hotels available in Beaufort West.