Users generally appreciated the friendly and helpful attitude of the bus drivers, with some mentioning specific instances where staff went out of their way to assist passengers. The buses were noted for being comfortable overall. However, there were consistent mentions of delays in arrival times due to various reasons such as road works or accidents encountered during travel.
Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg East London recent customer reviews
Very bad experience, travelled for the whole,12 hours, bus breakdown in Mzimkhulu
1 out of 5 stars
Wanda L.
There was nothing enjoyable. Bus broke from Kokstad to about 15km to Mthatha. Luckily there was another one after us so we were asked to take our bags and occupy it. When we got at Umthatha, we had to occupy another bus for the second time now. First bus airconditioner was working, 2nd and 3rd bus was not.
2 out of 5 stars
Phindile S.
I did not enjoy trip bus was two hours late, was not performing, doesn't have power especially when it has to go up the hill, service your busses please
Users have reported that while the pickup was punctual, there were delays in both departure and arrival times. Despite these timing issues, one user described their trip as great overall.
Big Sky Pietermaritzburg East London recent customer reviews
The trip was great, just that the bus arrived very late at the departure point, The bus was scheduled to depart at 11:25 pm, but we ended up departing around 00:00-00:30 am
4 out of 5 stars
Sanele N.
The toilet was smelly i was a bit scared since we had one driver from PMB to kokstad the atmosphere was lovely nice and warm or cool when needed
2 out of 5 stars
Rene' N.
Bus was 5 hours late, forced to stand all time waiting as depot stenciled with human waste, no explanation apology or worry from your side, typical African operation no worries.
Based on 8934 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $33
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Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and East London?
Stops in Pietermaritzburg
A - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South AfricaRailway Station
C - Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East LondonWindmill Mall
D - East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
Frequently asked questions for your trip Pietermaritzburg - East London
What is the distance between Pietermaritzburg and East London?
The distance separating Pietermaritzburg and East London is 277 miles (446 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to East London?
If you're headed to East London from Pietermaritzburg, chances are that your bus will leave from Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) and arrive at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
10/07
$39
10/08
$25
Today
$32
10/10
$33
10/11
$30
10/12
$31
10/13
$28
10/14
$28
The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to East London was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $25
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You can expect to pay from $25 to $63 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-10-13.
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The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to East London was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $25
