Bus Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA): Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$20

tomorrow

$19

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$19

Friday

$19

Saturday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 4:05:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	4h 5m	3:40 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:45 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate		Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 AM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
	Intercape	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate		Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 4:05:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 5m	3:40 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:45 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 3:40:00 AM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	3:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:05 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	3h 35m	2:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:25 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:50:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	3:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:45 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 AM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 5m	3:40 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:45 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 3:40:00 AM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	3:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:05 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	3h 35m	2:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:25 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:50:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	3:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:45 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 AM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 5m	3:40 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:45 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 3:40:00 AM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercape	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	3:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:05 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	3h 35m	2:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:25 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:50:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercity Xpress	3h 55m	3:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:00 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 3:05:00 AM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 5m	3:40 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:45 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:40:00 AM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercape	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	3:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:05 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	3h 35m	2:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:25 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:50:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	3:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:45 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 AM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 5m	3:40 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:45 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 3:40:00 AM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 5m	3:00 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:05 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 3:00:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Intercity Xpress	3h 35m	2:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:25 PM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 2:50:00 PM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	3:00 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	6:45 AM	Margate (ZA)	Margate	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 3:00:00 AM to Margate, Margate (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Margate (ZA)

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA). Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Margate (ZA).

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 22 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA), while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Margate (ZA), with 17 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/27/2026 costs just $19, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA)

Compare all providers like Intercity Xpress and Intercape that travel 5 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA) in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA) starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Bus	4:05 PM
Latest Bus	3:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	86.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercity Xpress and Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA)

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Margate (ZA): 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

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$22

Sunday 08/02

$22

Monday 08/03

$21

Tuesday 08/04

$22

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$21

Friday 08/07

$21

Saturday 08/08

$28

Sunday 08/09

$23

Monday 08/10

$25

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

$19

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$19

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$19

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

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

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

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

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA), with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

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

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

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

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

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

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

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

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA) bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Margate (ZA) 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 5m to reach Margate (ZA). Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $32. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Margate (ZA).

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

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA) bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA) is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 3h 35m. 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 Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA)?

The earliest bus arriving in Margate (ZA) from Pietermaritzburg starts at 4:05 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 Pietermaritzburg to Margate (ZA)?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Margate (ZA) starts at 3:00 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 Pietermaritzburg Margate (ZA) route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Margate (ZA) by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercity Xpress and Intercape.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Margate (ZA)

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