Bus Mthatha to Jamestown: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Jamestown

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

today

$22

tomorrow

$22

Sunday

$22

Monday

$22

Tuesday

$23

Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 50m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 12:45:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Intercape	6h 25m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 1:10:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	5h 25m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:55 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 3:30:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Intercape	4h 55m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:55 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 4:00:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Intercape	6h 20m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 2:15:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 50m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 12:45:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Intercape	6h 25m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 1:10:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Eagle Liner	4h 45m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Eagle Liner	4h 25m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:50:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	6h 20m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:15:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 50m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:45:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Intercape	6h 25m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 1:10:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Eagle Liner	4h 45m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Eagle Liner	4h 25m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 2:50:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 55m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:55 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 50m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Intercape	6h 25m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 1:10:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Eagle Liner	4h 45m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 2:30:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Eagle Liner	4h 25m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 2:50:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	6h 20m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 2:15:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	4h 45m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Eagle Liner	4h 25m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:50:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	6h 20m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:15:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Intercape	6h 5m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	4h 45m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:30:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Eagle Liner	4h 25m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:50:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	6h 20m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:15:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Intercape	6h 5m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:30:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 50m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Intercape	6h 25m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 1:10:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Eagle Liner	4h 45m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Eagle Liner	4h 25m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 PM	Jamestown	Skulpspruit Motors	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:50:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	6h 20m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:35 PM	Jamestown	VP Energy Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:15:00 PM to VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/25/2026 costs just $22, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Jamestown

Compare all providers like Intercape and Eagle Liner that travel 11 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Jamestown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Jamestown starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	4h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:45 PM
Latest Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	120.4 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and Eagle Liner

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Jamestown

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Mthatha for Jamestown: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 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

$24

Saturday 07/25

$22

Sunday 07/26

$22

Monday 07/27

$22

Tuesday 07/28

$23

Wednesday 07/29

$23

Thursday 07/30

$22

Friday 07/31

$23

Saturday 08/01

$22

Sunday 08/02

$22

Monday 08/03

$22

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$24

Thursday 08/06

$22

Friday 08/07

$25

Saturday 08/08

$23

Sunday 08/09

$25

Monday 08/10

$25

Tuesday 08/11

$26

Wednesday 08/12

$25

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Jamestown

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 Jamestown 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 Jamestown, 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 Jamestown are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Jamestown

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Skulpspruit Motors

Voortrekker Street

VP Energy Garage

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Jamestown

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Jamestown bus

How much does a Mthatha Jamestown bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 6h 50m to reach Jamestown. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $28. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Jamestown.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Jamestown bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Jamestown is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 4h 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 Jamestown?

The earliest bus arriving in Jamestown from Mthatha starts at 12:45 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 Mthatha to Jamestown?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Jamestown starts at 4:00 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 Jamestown route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Jamestown, passengers can travel with Intercape 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 Jamestown?

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Jamestown

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