Bus Mthatha to Cradock: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Cradock

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

today

$22

tomorrow

Friday

$20

Saturday

$20

Sunday

$20

Monday

$20

Tuesday

$22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 10m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:10 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/22/2026 2:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/22/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
APM	5h 55m	5:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:55 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$30	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/22/2026 5:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/22/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Eagle Liner	5h 50m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$37	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/22/2026 2:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/22/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	5h 50m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:20 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$43	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/22/2026 12:30:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/22/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Badela	5h 35m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:35 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$55	A Bus from Badela goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/22/2026 12:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/22/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 10m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:10 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 2:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
City to City	6h 35m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:05 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$22	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 3:30:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Eagle Liner	5h 50m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 2:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
APM	5h 55m	5:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:55 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$30	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 5:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	5h 50m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:20 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$43	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 12:30:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 10m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:10 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Eagle Liner	5h 50m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
APM	5h 55m	5:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:55 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$30	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 5:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	5h 50m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:20 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$43	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Badela	5h 35m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:35 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$55	A Bus from Badela goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 10m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:10 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
City to City	6h 35m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:05 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$22	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Eagle Liner	5h 50m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
APM	5h 55m	5:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:55 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$29	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Badela	5h 35m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:35 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$43	A Bus from Badela goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 40m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:10 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 2:30:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Eagle Liner	5h 50m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
APM	5h 55m	5:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:55 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$29	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Badela	5h 35m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:35 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$43	A Bus from Badela goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 12:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	5h 50m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:20 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$43	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 10m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:10 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
City to City	6h 35m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:05 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$22	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Eagle Liner	5h 50m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$25	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
APM	5h 55m	5:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:55 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$28	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Badela	5h 35m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:35 PM	Cradock	Struwig Motors	Economy	$43	A Bus from Badela goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM to Struwig Motors, Cradock (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Cradock

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from Mthatha to Cradock. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Mthatha and Cradock.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 152 buses from Mthatha to Cradock, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Cradock, with 19 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/3/2026 costs just $18, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Cradock

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel 28 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Cradock in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Cradock starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Latest Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	28 Ø
Distance	190.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Eagle Liner, Badela, City to City, Big Sky Intercity and MAKALALATRANSPORT

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Cradock

Every day, 28 buses from 7 bus companies leave Mthatha for Cradock: 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

$20

Thursday 07/23

$22

Friday 07/24

$20

Saturday 07/25

$22

Sunday 07/26

$22

Monday 07/27

$29

Tuesday 07/28

$20

Wednesday 07/29

$20

Thursday 07/30

$20

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$20

Sunday 08/02

$20

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

$18

Wednesday 08/05

$19

Thursday 08/06

$29

Friday 08/07

$30

Saturday 08/08

$29

Sunday 08/09

$30

Monday 08/10

$38

Tuesday 08/11

$18

Wednesday 08/12

$29

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Cradock

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

With a price starting from $18, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Cradock. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Cradock, with $20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Cradock

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 Mthatha to Cradock 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 Mthatha to Cradock, 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 Mthatha to Cradock are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Cradock

These are the most booked bus companies between Mthatha to Cradock from our users.

Intercape from Mthatha to Cradock

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Mthatha to Cradock:

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	3:00 PM
Daily Connections	20 Ø
Found on	6/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Cradock

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Struwig Motors

Voortrekker St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Cradock

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Cradock bus

How much does a Mthatha Cradock bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 6h 10m to reach Cradock. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 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 Cradock.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Cradock bus route is served by approximately 28 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Cradock is offered by Intercape and takes 5h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Cradock?

The earliest bus arriving in Cradock from Mthatha starts at 11:00 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 Mthatha to Cradock?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Cradock starts at 5:00 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 Mthatha Cradock route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Cradock?

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

What can I take with me on the Mthatha to Cradock 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 Mthatha Cradock 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 Mthatha Cradock 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 Mthatha to Cradock on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Cradock

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