Bus Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all timetables for the bus from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg from various bus operators like Intercape or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$19

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$19

Friday

$19

Saturday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:30 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercape	4h 25m	5:45 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:15 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 30m	7:30 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	11:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	4h 20m	7:15 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	11:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:45 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 20m	7:15 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	11:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:15 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 30m	7:30 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	11:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:30 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:45 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:30 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:15 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 30m	7:30 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	11:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:45 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:30 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:15 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 30m	7:30 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	11:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:45 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:30 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercape	4h 20m	7:15 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	11:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:15 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 30m	7:30 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	11:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:45 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:45:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:30 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercape	4h 20m	7:15 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	11:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:15 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 30m	7:30 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	11:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	5:45 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 5:45:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:30 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 6:30:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 30m	7:30 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	11:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	6:15 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	10:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 6:15:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg is $19 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Margate (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg

See here how frequent the connections between Margate (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Margate (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 23 buses from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Margate (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape and Intercity Xpress that travel 6 times every day by bus from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	3h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:15 AM
Latest Bus	7:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	86.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Margate (ZA) for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$20

Monday 07/27

$19

Tuesday 07/28

$20

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$22

Saturday 08/01

$20

Sunday 08/02

$21

Monday 08/03

$21

Tuesday 08/04

$22

Wednesday 08/05

$20

Thursday 08/06

$23

Friday 08/07

$24

Saturday 08/08

$20

Sunday 08/09

$24

Monday 08/10

$30

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

$19

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$19

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$21

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$22

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg, with $19. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

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 Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg 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 Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg, 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 Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Margate (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Margate (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg.

Margate - Margate Mini Coach Office

Jenkins St 5

Margate - Maroela Flats

Marine Dr 115

Margate - Retirement Village

Margate - Widenham (Hibiscus) Retirement Village

Cycad Gardens 9

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Service and Comfort on the bus from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg? Or which bus companies serve the route Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Margate (ZA) Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 4h 25m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $27. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pietermaritzburg.

On average, how many connections are available from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg each day?

Every day, the Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 3h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Margate (ZA) starts at 6:15 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 Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Margate (ZA) for Pietermaritzburg starts at 7:30 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 Margate (ZA) Pietermaritzburg route?

When traveling by bus from Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg, passengers can travel with Intercape and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Margate (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Margate (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg 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 and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg 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 Margate (ZA) Pietermaritzburg 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 Margate (ZA) Pietermaritzburg 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 Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Margate (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Economy

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

More bus routes to Margate (ZA) and to Pietermaritzburg

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