Busbud recommends taking the shuttle from Welkom to East London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
According to the users, the drivers were fast, caring, and helpful. The buses were clean and provided good service overall. However, some passengers experienced delays on their return trips and mentioned an unpleasant smell from the toilet on one of the buses.
Intercape Mainliner Welkom East London recent customer reviews
Driver was extremely rude. When asked to turn temperature down a bit in the cabin we where laughed at. Bathroom a disgrace
2 out of 5 stars
Kevin B.
The driver was very helpful. He drove safely. He kept us informed. The bus was clean. The only thing that put me off was the smell of toilet on the bus.
4 out of 5 stars
Beatie D.
I always us Intercape for my travelling and enjoy it but this time around I pay for two people and we were separated instead of being let to sit next to each other . Ain’t I suppose to sit next to a person I’m going with as we bought two tickets online
Passengers have shared positive feedback about the bus's condition and the politeness of drivers, making for a pleasant travel experience. However, there were consistent mentions of delays in arrival times across several reviews, which affected punctuality. Despite this issue, many travelers expressed satisfaction with their overall journey.
Intercity Xpress Welkom East London recent customer reviews
I was very happy everything was okay
Worse part our driver he was very caring and talk active😍
But why ticket yengane zolingana neyomzali 😓🙂↕️
5 out of 5 stars
Aviwe D.
The bus arrived late and that affected the time for arrival at our destination. Otherwise the bus was in good condition. The drivers were polite. Surely I will use Intercity for my next trip.
3 out of 5 stars
Cikizwa M.
The bus had a breakdown at Rouxville at 2:30am, and no help was send or recovery bus for that matter, we had to 9 hours before being assisted, the intercity express bus company doesnt care about their customers.🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.
Eagle Liner Welkom East London recent customer reviews
It was very late, they said it was the weather condition, driver number 2 wasn’t nice there were old people who complained about being wet whilst they were inside the bus and the driver said where is the umbrella?, it was cold, charging places were not working. But their driving was fine.
2 out of 5 stars
Milani N.
The bus came in late and did not report that it will delay. There were no empty chairs and the bus was cold
Based on 8936 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 $23
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Where are the popular stops in Welkom and East London?
Stops in Welkom
A - Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
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 Welkom - East London
What is the travel distance from Welkom to East London?
Welkom and East London are 355 miles (573 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Welkom to East London?
The majority of buses traveling from Welkom to East London start their journey at Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) and wind up at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
10/08
$22
10/09
$26
Today
$35
10/11
$22
10/12
$26
10/13
$21
10/14
$21
10/15
$21
The cheapest trip from Welkom to East London was searched and found on Oct 13, 2025 with a price of $21
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Welkom to East London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $21 to $47 for a bus ticket from Welkom to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-10-13.
Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Busbud recommends taking the shuttle from Welkom to East London
The cheapest trip from Welkom to East London was searched and found on Oct 13, 2025 with a price of $21
