Bus Somerset West to Grahamstown: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Somerset West to Grahamstown

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Somerset West to Grahamstown from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

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$36

Tuesday

$36

Wednesday

$36

Thursday

$36

Friday

$36

Saturday

$34

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 25m	9:05 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape	15h 50m	5:50 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:50:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	13h 20m	7:05 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:25 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:05:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Intercape	12h 45m	7:35 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:35:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Intercape	15h 45m	5:50 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:35 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:50:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 25m	9:05 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 9:05:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape	15h 50m	5:50 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:50:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	13h 20m	7:05 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:25 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:05:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Intercape	12h 45m	7:35 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Intercape	15h 45m	5:50 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:35 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:50:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 25m	9:05 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape	15h 50m	5:50 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:50:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
APM	12h 40m	7:35 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:15 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:35:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
APM	12h 15m	8:05 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:05:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Greyhound South Africa	12h 5m	8:10 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:15 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	17h 20m	4:00 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
Intercape	15h 50m	5:50 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:50:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
APM	12h 40m	7:35 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:15 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
APM	12h 15m	8:05 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$44	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Greyhound South Africa	12h 5m	8:10 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:15 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:10:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 25m	9:05 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:05:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape	17h 20m	4:00 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 4:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
Intercape	15h 50m	5:50 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:50:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	13h 20m	7:05 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:25 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:05:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Intercape	12h 45m	7:35 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:35:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	12h 15m	8:05 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:20 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$34	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:05:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
APM	12h 30m	9:15 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:45 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$37	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:15:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound South Africa	12h 5m	8:10 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	8:15 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:10:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	15h 50m	5:50 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:40 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$39	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 5:50:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	12h 25m	9:05 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	9:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:05:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Somerset West and Grahamstown

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Somerset West to Grahamstown. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Somerset West and Grahamstown.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 25 buses from Somerset West to Grahamstown, while Night sees the fewest connections between Somerset West and Grahamstown, with 8 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/18/2026 costs just $24, from APM

Facts about the bus from Somerset West to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 10 times every day by bus from Somerset West to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Somerset West to Grahamstown starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	12h 5m
Earliest Bus	5:50 AM
Latest Bus	9:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	445.3 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Somerset West to Grahamstown

Every day, 10 buses from 4 bus companies leave Somerset West for Grahamstown: 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

$36

Monday 07/27

$36

Tuesday 07/28

$36

Wednesday 07/29

$36

Thursday 07/30

$36

Friday 07/31

$36

Saturday 08/01

$27

Sunday 08/02

$31

Monday 08/03

$33

Tuesday 08/04

$27

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$37

Friday 08/07

$37

Saturday 08/08

$37

Sunday 08/09

$37

Monday 08/10

$27

Tuesday 08/11

$35

Wednesday 08/12

$35

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$34

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$24

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Somerset West to Grahamstown

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

With a price starting from $24, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Somerset West to Grahamstown. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Somerset West to Grahamstown, with $24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

How to save money travelling from Somerset West 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 Somerset West 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 Somerset West 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 Somerset West to Grahamstown are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Somerset West and Grahamstown

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

Shell Garage Station

BP Garage

Main RD

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

Service and Comfort on the bus from Somerset West to Grahamstown

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

FAQs about the Somerset West to Grahamstown bus

How much does a Somerset West Grahamstown bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 12h 15m to reach Grahamstown. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Somerset West to Grahamstown?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $61. 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 Somerset West to Grahamstown each day?

Every day, the Somerset West to Grahamstown bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Somerset West to Grahamstown take?

The fastest bus from Somerset West to Grahamstown is offered by Greyhound South Africa and takes 12h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Somerset West to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus arriving in Grahamstown from Somerset West starts at 5:50 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 Somerset West to Grahamstown?

The latest bus trip departing from Somerset West for Grahamstown starts at 9:15 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 Somerset West Grahamstown route?

When traveling by bus from Somerset West to Grahamstown, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset West and Grahamstown?

You can check all the direct connections between Somerset West 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 Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Somerset West 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 Somerset West 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 Somerset West 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 Somerset West to Grahamstown on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Somerset West to Grahamstown

Economy

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

More bus routes to Somerset West and to Grahamstown

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