Bus and Coach from Somerset West to Mthatha: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Somerset West to Mthatha from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

£42

tomorrow

£53

Tuesday

£51

Wednesday

£43

Thursday

£50

Friday

£43

Saturday

£40

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	19h 5m	14:05	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	09:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 14:05:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
APM	18h 50m	14:05	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	08:55	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£42	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 14:05:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
Intercape	18h 15m	16:30	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 16:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Intercape	17h 50m	16:30	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	22h 5m	05:50	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	03:55	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£60	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 05:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	17h 50m	16:30	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Intercape	18h 15m	16:30	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 16:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Intercape	19h 15m	16:00	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	11:15	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 16:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Intercape	19h 35m	16:00	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	11:35	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 16:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
Intercape	19h 5m	19:35	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	14:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£64	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 19:35:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 35m	16:00	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	11:35	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 16:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
Intercape	19h 15m	16:00	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	11:15	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£51	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 16:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Intercape	18h 15m	16:30	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 16:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Intercape	17h 50m	16:30	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£58	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Intercape	19h 20m	19:35	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	14:55	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£64	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 19:35:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	19h 5m	14:05	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	09:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 14:05:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
APM	18h 50m	14:05	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	08:55	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£43	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 14:05:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
APM	17h 25m	16:15	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	09:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£43	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 16:15:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
Intercape	19h 35m	16:00	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	11:35	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 16:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
Intercape	19h 15m	16:00	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	11:15	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£51	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 16:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	19h 5m	14:05	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	09:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 14:05:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
APM	18h 50m	14:05	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	08:55	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£50	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 14:05:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
APM	17h 25m	16:15	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	09:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£50	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 16:15:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
Intercape	19h 35m	16:00	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	11:35	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 16:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
Intercape	19h 15m	16:00	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	11:15	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 16:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	19h 5m	14:05	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	09:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 14:05:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
APM	18h 50m	14:05	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	08:55	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£43	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 14:05:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
Intercape	19h 35m	16:00	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	11:35	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
Intercape	19h 15m	16:00	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	11:15	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Big Sky Intercity	22h 5m	05:50	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	03:55	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£69	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 05:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	19h 5m	14:05	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	09:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 14:05:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
APM	18h 50m	14:05	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	08:55	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£40	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 14:05:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
Intercape	18h 15m	16:30	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 16:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Intercape	17h 50m	16:30	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Basic	£46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	22h 5m	05:50	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	03:55	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£59	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 05:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Somerset West to Mthatha is £23 on 01/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Somerset West and Mthatha

See here how frequent the connections between Somerset West and Mthatha are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily coaches from Somerset West to Mthatha. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Somerset West and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 87 coaches from Somerset West to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Somerset West and Mthatha, with 20 offers.

Facts about coaches from Somerset West to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 21 times every day by bus from Somerset West to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Somerset West to Mthatha starting from £23!

Cheapest Bus	£23
Fastest Bus	17h 25m
Earliest Coach	05:50
Latest Coach	19:35
Daily Bus Connections	21 Ø
Distance	968.6 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest coach connections from Somerset West to Mthatha

Every day, 21 buses from 3 coach companies leave Somerset West for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 14/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

£42

Monday 15/12

£53

Tuesday 16/12

£51

Wednesday 17/12

£43

Thursday 18/12

£55

Friday 19/12

£55

Saturday 20/12

£58

Sunday 21/12

£49

Monday 22/12

£38

Tuesday 23/12

£44

Wednesday 24/12

£33

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£33

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£33

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

£33

Wednesday 31/12

£24

Thursday 01/01

£23

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£27

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Somerset West to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from £23, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Somerset West to Mthatha. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £38.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Somerset West to Mthatha, with £23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £63.

How to save money travelling from Somerset West to Mthatha

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Somerset West to Mthatha in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Somerset West to Mthatha, 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 Somerset West to Mthatha are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Somerset West and Mthatha

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Somerset West and Mthatha.

Shell Garage Station

BP Garage

Main RD

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Somerset West to Mthatha

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Somerset West to Mthatha? Or which bus companies serve the route Somerset West to Mthatha? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Somerset West to Mthatha bus

How much does a Somerset West - Mthatha coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Somerset West - Mthatha bus trip is available from £23 and takes 19h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Somerset West to Mthatha?

The connection Somerset West to Mthatha is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £23 to £104. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Somerset West - Mthatha route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Somerset West to Mthatha is offered by roughly 21 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Mthatha from Somerset West take?

The quickest coach from Somerset West to Mthatha is provided by Intercape and takes 17h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £69. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Somerset West to Mthatha?

The earliest bus to Mthatha departs from Somerset West at 05:50. 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 Somerset West to Mthatha?

The latest bus to Mthatha departs from Somerset West at 19:35. 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 Somerset West - Mthatha route?

Passengers looking to travel from Somerset West to Mthatha can travel with Intercape, APM 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 Somerset West and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Somerset West and Mthatha 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 Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the bus to Mthatha from Somerset West?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Somerset West Mthatha 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 Somerset West Mthatha 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 Somerset West to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Somerset West to Mthatha

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 Somerset West and to Mthatha

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