Coach Johannesburg to Ladysmith from £13

Which bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Johannesburg to Ladysmith. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Big Sky Intercity. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£19

tomorrow

£13

Tuesday

£13

Wednesday

£13

Thursday

£13

Friday

£13

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 50m	21:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	02:20	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 21:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	7h 10m	20:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 20:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	5h 50m	21:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:20	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 21:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	4h 50m	18:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	22:50	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Basic	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 18:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 40m	06:00	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	12:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 06:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Eagle Liner	7h 15m	06:00	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	13:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 06:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	07:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	13:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 0m	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 08:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercape	4h 50m	21:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	02:20	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 21:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 40m	06:00	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	12:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 06:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Eagle Liner	7h 15m	06:00	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	13:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 06:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	07:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	13:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 10m	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 08:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	6h 0m	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 08:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	6h 40m	06:00	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	12:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 06:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Eagle Liner	7h 15m	06:00	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	13:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 06:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	07:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	13:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	7h 10m	20:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 20:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	6h 0m	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 08:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 10m	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 08:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	4h 50m	21:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	02:20	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 21:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	7h 10m	20:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:10	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 20:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	18h 0m	09:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 09:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Intercape	4h 50m	18:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	22:50	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Basic	£32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 18:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	5h 30m	07:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	12:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 26/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	07:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	13:15	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 26/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercape	6h 10m	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:40	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 26/12/2025 08:30:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	07:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	13:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 26/12/2025 07:10:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 0m	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:00	Ladysmith	Murchison Street	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 26/12/2025 08:00:00 to Murchison Street, Ladysmith (South Africa) arriving at 26/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is £13 on 22/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Johannesburg and Ladysmith?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Johannesburg to Ladysmith. 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 28 daily coaches from Johannesburg to Ladysmith. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Ladysmith.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 68 coaches from Johannesburg to Ladysmith, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Ladysmith, with 66 offers.

All facts for Johannesburg to Ladysmith bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity that travel daily 22 times by bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith in one click. Book your Johannesburg to Ladysmith bus ticket starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Coach	18:00
Latest Coach	21:30
Daily Bus Connections	22 Ø
Distance	313.2 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Ladysmith?

Every day, 22 buses from 4 coach companies leave Johannesburg for Ladysmith. 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

£22

Monday 22/12

£13

Tuesday 23/12

£13

Wednesday 24/12

£13

Thursday 25/12

£13

Friday 26/12

£16

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£13

Monday 29/12

£13

Tuesday 30/12

£13

Wednesday 31/12

£14

Thursday 01/01

£20

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£13

Sunday 04/01

£14

Monday 05/01

£13

Tuesday 06/01

£13

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

£20

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Ladysmith

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

With a price starting from £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Johannesburg to Ladysmith. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Ladysmith, with £13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg to Ladysmith

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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith, 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Ladysmith

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

Baragwanath

Golden Highway 7

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Southgate Shopping Centre

Southgate Rd

Murchison Street

Murchison Street 206

Engen Tugela 1 Stop South

N3 Hwy

BTI Coachlines

The Oval Shopping Centre

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Johannesburg to Ladysmith. 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith bus

How much does a Johannesburg Ladysmith coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Johannesburg Ladysmith bus trip is available from £13 and takes 6h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Johannesburg to Ladysmith?

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £52. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Ladysmith.

How many connections are available for the Johannesburg Ladysmith route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is offered by roughly 22 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Ladysmith from Johannesburg take?

The quickest coach from Johannesburg to Ladysmith is provided by Intercape and takes 4h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £51. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Ladysmith?

The earliest bus to Ladysmith departs from Johannesburg at 18:00. 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith?

The latest bus to Ladysmith departs from Johannesburg at 21:30. 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 Johannesburg Ladysmith route?

Passengers looking to travel from Johannesburg to Ladysmith can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Ladysmith?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg and Ladysmith 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, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the bus to Ladysmith from Johannesburg?

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 Johannesburg Ladysmith 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 Johannesburg Ladysmith 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Johannesburg to Ladysmith?

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 22 daily trips between Johannesburg and Ladysmith. 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith?

Prices and availability for 22 trips between Johannesburg and Ladysmith 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 Johannesburg to Ladysmith

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 Johannesburg and to Ladysmith

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