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

The cheapest way to get from Upington to East London is to bus which costs R 1 900 - R 2 800 and takes 34h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Upington to East London is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs R 5 000 - R 7 500.

Is there a direct bus between Upington and East London?

No, there is no direct bus from Upington to East London. However, there are services departing from Lutz St and arriving at East London via Durban Station, Umzikhulu, Mthatha and Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 41m.

How far is it from Upington to East London?

The distance between Upington and East London is 826 km. The road distance is 954.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Upington to East London without a car is to bus which takes 34h 41m and costs R 1 900 - R 2 800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Upington to East London, including transfers.

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

Upington to East London bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Lutz St station.

Bus or fly from Upington to East London?

The best way to get from Upington to East London is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs R 5 000 - R 7 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 900 - R 2 800 and takes 34h 41m.

Where does the Upington to East London bus arrive?

Upington to East London bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Jeff Taylor Crescent station.

Can I drive from Upington to East London?

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

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 524+ hotels available in East London.

Upington to East London - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Upington to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Upington (UTN) to East London (ELS)plane UTN - ELS
4h 31m
R 5,108–7,130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lutz St to Jeff Taylor Crescentbus
2. Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus
3. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus
4. Take the bus from Mthatha to Butterworthbus
5. Take the bus from Butterworth to East Londonbus
34h 41m
R 1,925–2,778
Drive 954.8 km
1. Drive from Upington to East Londoncar 954.8 km
13h 33m
R 2,155–3,113

Upington (UTN) to East London (ELS) flights

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5h 25mAverage Duration

R 1,795Cheapest Price

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Distance: 826.2 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Airlink and Safair fly from Upington (UTN) to East London (ELS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lutz St to East London via Durban Station, Port Shepstone, Umzikhulu, Mthatha, and Butterworth in around 34h 41m.

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