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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cradock to Mthatha from various bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or MAKALALATRANSPORT for the next days.

today

$23

tomorrow

$23

Friday

$19

Saturday

$19

Sunday

$19

Monday

$20

Tuesday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 55m	4:40 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	11:35 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/22/2026 4:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/22/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	5h 40m	5:05 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/22/2026 5:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/22/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Intercape	5h 35m	5:55 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/22/2026 5:55:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/22/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Intercape	5h 35m	6:25 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/22/2026 6:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/22/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Intercape	5h 35m	4:10 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	9:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/22/2026 4:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/22/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 55m	4:40 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	11:35 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/23/2026 4:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/23/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	5h 40m	5:05 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/23/2026 5:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/23/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	3:15 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	8:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/23/2026 3:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Eagle Liner	4h 45m	3:15 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	8:00 AM	Mthatha	Tembuland Gas Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/23/2026 3:15:00 AM to Tembuland Gas Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Badela	5h 15m	5:30 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Chatam St. & Sutherland St.	Economy	$47	A Bus from Badela goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/23/2026 5:30:00 AM to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/23/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 40m	5:05 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 5:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Intercape	5h 15m	5:05 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 5:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	5h 35m	4:10 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	9:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 4:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Intercape	6h 55m	4:40 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	11:35 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 4:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	5h 45m	5:25 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	11:10 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 5:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 40m	5:05 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 5:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Big Sky Intercity	5h 15m	5:25 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 5:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
City to City	5h 45m	4:30 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:15 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from City to City goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Eagle Liner	4h 45m	3:15 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	8:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 3:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Badela	5h 15m	5:30 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Badela goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 5:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 40m	5:05 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Intercape	5h 15m	5:05 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	5h 35m	4:10 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	9:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 4:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Intercape	6h 55m	4:40 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	11:35 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 4:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	5h 45m	5:25 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	11:10 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 15m	5:05 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Big Sky Intercity	5h 15m	5:25 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	3:15 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	8:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	5h 50m	5:30 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Badela	5h 15m	5:30 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Badela goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 15m	5:05 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	5h 40m	5:05 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Eagle Liner	4h 45m	3:15 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	8:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 3:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	3:15 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	8:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 3:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	5h 50m	5:30 AM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cradock to Mthatha is $18 on 8/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cradock and Mthatha

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Cradock to Mthatha. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Cradock and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 94 buses from Cradock to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cradock and Mthatha, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cradock to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and MAKALALATRANSPORT that travel 15 times every day by bus from Cradock to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cradock to Mthatha starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	4:10 AM
Latest Bus	6:25 AM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	190.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, MAKALALATRANSPORT, Big Sky Intercity, Badela and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Cradock to Mthatha

Every day, 15 buses from 6 bus companies leave Cradock for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

$23

Thursday 07/23

$23

Friday 07/24

$19

Saturday 07/25

$20

Sunday 07/26

$19

Monday 07/27

$20

Tuesday 07/28

$20

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$20

Friday 07/31

$23

Saturday 08/01

$21

Sunday 08/02

$22

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

$18

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$18

Friday 08/07

$38

Saturday 08/08

$38

Sunday 08/09

$38

Monday 08/10

$33

Tuesday 08/11

$33

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Cradock to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from $18, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cradock to Mthatha. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cradock to Mthatha, with $18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Cradock 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 Cradock 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 Cradock 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 buses from Cradock to Mthatha are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cradock and Mthatha

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cradock and Mthatha.

Struwig Motors

Voortrekker St

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 Cradock to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Cradock to Mthatha bus

How much does a Cradock Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 5h 40m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $55. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Mthatha.

On average, how many connections are available from Cradock to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Cradock to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cradock to Mthatha take?

The fastest bus from Cradock to Mthatha is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $34. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cradock to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Cradock starts at 4:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cradock to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Cradock for Mthatha starts at 6:25 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cradock Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Cradock to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and MAKALALATRANSPORT. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cradock and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Cradock 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, Eagle Liner and MAKALALATRANSPORT.

What can I take with me on the Cradock to Mthatha bus route?

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 Cradock Mthatha bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cradock 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 traveling 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 Cradock to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cradock and to Mthatha

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