East London to Johannesburg Bus and Coach

East London to Johannesburg Johannesburg to East London

East London to Johannesburg Route Overview

East London to Johannesburg bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 19 daily bus departures available, including 19 night buses. The earliest bus departs from East London at 14:10h, arriving at Johannesburg at 05:49h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 19:00h, arriving at 08:45h the following day.
Departure station and country East London, South Africa
Arrival station and country Johannesburg, South Africa
Travel Distance 593 mi
Average Trip Duration 14h 49min
Total Departures 19
Lowest Price £14
Transportation Options Coach, Plane


Traveling by coach from East London to Johannesburg

The shortest travel distance between East London and Johannesburg is 593 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 17:00 has a travel time of 12:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 17:19h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Johannesburg earlier, there are 19 overnight coaches from East London to Johannesburg. The overnight coaches depart between 14:10 and 19:00 and arrive between 05:20 and 08:45 the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 09:45, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about East London or Johannesburg coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £14 (One-Way) or £28 (Return).

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