There are 3 ways to get from Mthatha to East London by bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to East London is to bus which costs R 500 - R 800 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to East London is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs R 500 - R 750.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to East London. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at East London via Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Mthatha and East London is 225 km. The road distance is 224.6 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to East London without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs R 500 - R 800.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Mthatha to East London, including transfers.
Mthatha to East London bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.
Mthatha to East London bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Butterworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to East London is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Mthatha to East London.
There are 99+ hotels available in East London.
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and East London, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Mthatha to East London via Butterworth in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Butterworth to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 85–220
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 85–220
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- R 1,400–1,800
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