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

today

$19

tomorrow

Monday

$22

Tuesday

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$22

Friday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 5m	6:00 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	12:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercape	4h 50m	6:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	11:20 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 25m	10:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	2:55 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	5h 5m	5:15 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	10:20 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 5:15:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 5m	6:00 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	12:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
APM	5h 40m	4:45 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	10:25 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 4:45:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Intercity Xpress	4h 35m	7:50 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	12:25 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Eagle Liner	5h 10m	6:55 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	12:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	5h 5m	5:15 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	10:20 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:15:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 5m	6:00 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	12:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 35m	7:50 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	12:25 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	5h 40m	4:45 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	10:25 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Eagle Liner	5h 10m	6:55 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	4h 52m	7:25 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	12:17 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:25:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 5m	6:00 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	12:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 35m	7:50 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	12:25 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	5h 40m	4:45 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	10:25 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 4:45:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Eagle Liner	5h 10m	6:55 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	12:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	5h 5m	5:15 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	10:20 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 5m	6:00 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	12:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 PM to Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 35m	7:50 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	12:25 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	5h 40m	4:45 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	10:25 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Eagle Liner	5h 10m	6:55 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	4h 52m	7:25 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	12:17 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:25:00 PM to Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay is $19 on 7/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Grahamstown and Plettenberg Bay

See here how frequent the connections between Grahamstown and Plettenberg Bay are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 36 daily buses from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Grahamstown and Plettenberg Bay.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 56 buses from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay, while Night sees the fewest connections between Grahamstown and Plettenberg Bay, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 18 times every day by bus from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay in one click! Book your bus ticket from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	4h 25m
Earliest Bus	5:15 PM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	189.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa and Eagle Liner

Cheapest bus connections from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay

Every day, 18 buses from 6 bus companies leave Grahamstown for Plettenberg Bay: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$19

Sunday 07/26

$22

Monday 07/27

$22

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$21

Sunday 08/02

$19

Monday 08/03

$20

Tuesday 08/04

$20

Wednesday 08/05

$20

Thursday 08/06

$23

Friday 08/07

$26

Saturday 08/08

$23

Sunday 08/09

$26

Monday 08/10

$26

Tuesday 08/11

$23

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay

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

With a price starting from $19, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay

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 Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay 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 Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay, 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 Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Grahamstown and Plettenberg Bay

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Grahamstown and Plettenberg Bay.

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

Bus Station

Gibb Street

Shell Bus Station

Marine Way 1

Service and Comfort on the bus from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay

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

FAQs about the Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay bus

How much does a Grahamstown Plettenberg Bay bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 6h 5m to reach Plettenberg Bay. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay?

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Plettenberg Bay.

On average, how many connections are available from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay each day?

Every day, the Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay take?

The fastest bus from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay is offered by Intercape and takes 4h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay?

The earliest bus arriving in Plettenberg Bay from Grahamstown starts at 5:15 PM. 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 Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay?

The latest bus trip departing from Grahamstown for Plettenberg Bay starts at 10:40 PM. 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 Grahamstown Plettenberg Bay route?

When traveling by bus from Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Grahamstown and Plettenberg Bay?

You can check all the direct connections between Grahamstown and Plettenberg Bay 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 Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay 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 Grahamstown Plettenberg Bay 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 Grahamstown Plettenberg Bay 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 Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Grahamstown to Plettenberg Bay

Economy

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

More bus routes to Grahamstown and to Plettenberg Bay

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