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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Cape to East London is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 850 - R 1 500 and takes 22h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northern Cape to East London is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs R 3 200 - R 5 500.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Cape to East London. However, there are services departing from Long St and arriving at East London Stn via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 6m.

How far is it from Northern Cape to East London?

The distance between Northern Cape and East London is 572 km. The road distance is 712.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Northern Cape to East London without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 16h 14m and costs R 2 000 - R 2 800.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Northern Cape to East London, including transfers.

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

Northern Cape to East London bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Long St station.

Bus or fly from Northern Cape to East London?

The best way to get from Northern Cape to East London is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs R 3 200 - R 5 500. Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs R 850 - R 1 500 and takes 22h 6m.

Where does the Northern Cape to East London bus arrive?

Northern Cape to East London bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Park Station.

Can I drive from Northern Cape to East London?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Cape to East London is 713 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Northern Cape to East London.

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 524+ hotels available in East London.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Northern Cape to East London by plane, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Kimberley
best
1. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to East London (ELS)plane KIM - ELS
3h 39m
R 3,228–5,055
Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long St to Park Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to East London Stnbus
22h 6m
R 855–1,438
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kimberley to Wolmaransstadbus
2. Take the taxi from Wolmaransstad to Bothavilletaxi
3. Take the bus from Bothaville to Bloemfonteinbus
4. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to East Londonbus
16h 14m
R 2,088–2,707
Drive 712.9 km
1. Drive from Kimberley to East Londoncar 712.9 km
7h 58m
R 1,610–2,325
Fly from Upington
1. Fly from Upington (UTN) to East London (ELS)plane UTN - ELS
4h 31m
R 5,108–7,130
Taxi to Sishen, fly
1. Take the taxi from Postmasburg to Sishen (SIS)taxi
2. Fly from Sishen (SIS) to East London (ELS)plane SIS - ELS
5h 13m
R 2,187–4,915
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kimberley to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to East Londonbus
25h 35m
R 1,023–1,547

Kimberley (KIM) to East London (ELS) flights

29Weekly Planes

4h 29mAverage Duration

R 1,337Cheapest Price

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Distance: 572.1 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Airlink, CemAir, and Safair fly from Kimberley (KIM) to East London (ELS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long St to East London Stn via Park Station and Johannesburg in around 22h 6m.

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