Bus Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

$21

tomorrow

$19

Monday

$19

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$19

Friday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	2h 0m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	6:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	1h 35m	7:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 7:55:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
APM	1h 20m	2:35 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	3:55 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:35:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	2h 10m	7:25 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	9:35 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$28	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Intercity Xpress	1h 55m	3:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	5:40 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$51	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 3:45:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 50m	7:50 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:50:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Intercape	1h 40m	6:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Intercape	2h 0m	6:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:25 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:25:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	1h 50m	6:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Intercape	1h 35m	7:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:55:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 50m	7:50 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:50:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Intercape	1h 30m	8:10 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 8:10:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Intercape	1h 40m	6:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Intercape	2h 0m	6:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:25 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	1h 50m	6:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 50m	7:50 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:50:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Eagle Liner	2h 0m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	6:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	1h 30m	8:10 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
APM	1h 20m	2:35 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	3:55 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:35:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 35m	6:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	8:15 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 30m	8:10 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Eagle Liner	2h 0m	4:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	6:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	1h 50m	7:50 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:50:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
APM	1h 20m	2:35 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	3:55 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:35:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Intercity Xpress	1h 20m	5:40 AM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	7:00 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:40:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 50m	7:50 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:50:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Intercape	1h 30m	8:10 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:10:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Intercape	1h 40m	6:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Intercape	2h 0m	6:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:25 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:25:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	1h 50m	6:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 50m	7:50 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:50:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Intercape	1h 30m	7:50 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	9:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:50:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Intercape	1h 50m	7:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	9:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Intercape	1h 40m	6:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Intercape	2h 0m	6:25 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:25 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 47 daily buses from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 59 buses from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown, while Night sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, with 14 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/11/2026 costs just $16, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress that travel 21 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	0h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:10 PM
Latest Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	69.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown

Every day, 21 buses from 6 bus companies leave Port Elizabeth for Grahamstown: 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

$25

Monday 07/27

$19

Tuesday 07/28

$25

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$19

Sunday 08/02

$19

Monday 08/03

$19

Tuesday 08/04

$25

Wednesday 08/05

$19

Thursday 08/06

$29

Friday 08/07

$24

Saturday 08/08

$24

Sunday 08/09

$26

Monday 08/10

$24

Tuesday 08/11

$16

Wednesday 08/12

$19

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown

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

With a price starting from $16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown, with $16. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown

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 Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown 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 Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown, 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 Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown

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

BP Bus Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth Grahamstown bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 1h 50m to reach Grahamstown. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown?

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Grahamstown.

On average, how many connections are available from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown each day?

Every day, the Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown take?

The fastest bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown is offered by APM and takes 0h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus arriving in Grahamstown from Port Elizabeth starts at 2:10 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 Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown?

The latest bus trip departing from Port Elizabeth for Grahamstown starts at 7:55 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 Port Elizabeth Grahamstown route?

When traveling by bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM 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 Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown 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 Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown 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 Port Elizabeth Grahamstown 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 Port Elizabeth Grahamstown 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 Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown

Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Grahamstown

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