Coach Cape Town to Grahamstown from £19

Which bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cape Town to Grahamstown. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, APM or Intercity Xpress. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£54

tomorrow

£40

Tuesday

£41

Wednesday

£35

Thursday

£28

Friday

£30

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:20	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£54	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Intercape	14h 40m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£54	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 19:00:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Intercape	13h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:20	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£58	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	13h 55m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:25	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£65	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Intercape	14h 10m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 17:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	13h 40m	13:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	02:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£40	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 13:00:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Eagle Liner	14h 10m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£47	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 17:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Intercape	14h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:20	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£51	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Intercity Xpress	13h 30m	17:30	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	07:00	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£56	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 17:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	14h 40m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Basic	£59	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 19:00:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:20	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Intercape	14h 40m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Intercape	13h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:20	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	13h 55m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:25	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£51	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Intercape	14h 10m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 17:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 40m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 19:00:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Intercape	13h 55m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:25	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Intercape	14h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:20	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Intercape	13h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:20	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	15h 35m	06:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	21:35	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 06:00:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:20	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	14h 40m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 19:00:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Intercape	13h 55m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:25	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Intercape	15h 35m	06:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	21:35	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 06:00:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Intercape	14h 10m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 17:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:20	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 26/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 27/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Intercape	14h 40m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	09:40	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 26/12/2025 19:00:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 27/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Intercape	13h 55m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:25	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 26/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 27/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Intercape	15h 35m	06:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	21:35	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 26/12/2025 06:00:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Intercape	13h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	08:20	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 26/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 27/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cape Town to Grahamstown is £19 on 10/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cape Town and Grahamstown?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cape Town to Grahamstown. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily coaches from Cape Town to Grahamstown. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Cape Town and Grahamstown.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 29 coaches from Cape Town to Grahamstown, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Grahamstown, with 8 offers.

All facts for Cape Town to Grahamstown bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress that travel daily 8 times by bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown in one click. Book your Cape Town to Grahamstown bus ticket starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	12h 55m
Earliest Coach	17:30
Latest Coach	19:00
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	753.9 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

Every day, 8 buses from 6 coach companies leave Cape Town for Grahamstown. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 21/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£54

Monday 22/12

£40

Tuesday 23/12

£41

Wednesday 24/12

£35

Thursday 25/12

£28

Friday 26/12

£30

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£27

Monday 29/12

£29

Tuesday 30/12

£29

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

£25

Friday 02/01

£23

Saturday 03/01

£27

Sunday 04/01

£25

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

£24

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

£24

Saturday 10/01

£19

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Grahamstown

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Grahamstown, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £23, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cape Town to Grahamstown. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £25.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Grahamstown, with £28. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £38.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Grahamstown in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cape Town to Grahamstown, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cape Town to Grahamstown are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Grahamstown

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cape Town and Grahamstown. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station

Bakoven

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cape Town to Grahamstown. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cape Town to Grahamstown bus

How much does a Cape Town Grahamstown coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cape Town Grahamstown bus trip is available from £19 and takes 13h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

This connection is offered by 6 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £76. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Grahamstown.

How many connections are available for the Cape Town Grahamstown route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cape Town to Grahamstown is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Grahamstown from Cape Town take?

The quickest coach from Cape Town to Grahamstown is provided by Intercity Xpress and takes 12h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £58. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus to Grahamstown departs from Cape Town at 17:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

The latest bus to Grahamstown departs from Cape Town at 19:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cape Town Grahamstown route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cape Town to Grahamstown can travel with Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Grahamstown?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Grahamstown by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the bus to Grahamstown from Cape Town?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cape Town Grahamstown bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Grahamstown bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Cape Town and Grahamstown. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Cape Town and Grahamstown change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Grahamstown

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Grahamstown

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cape Town and to Grahamstown. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!