There are 2 ways to get from Cradock to Mthatha by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Cradock to Mthatha is to drive which costs R 800 - R 1 300 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cradock to Mthatha is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs R 800 - R 1 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Cradock to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from Cradock and arriving at Mthatha via Port Elizabeth and Idutywa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Cradock and Mthatha is 828 km. The road distance is 363.5 km.
The best way to get from Cradock to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 13h 18m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 700.
It takes approximately 13h 18m to get from Cradock to Mthatha, including transfers.
Cradock to Mthatha bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Cradock station.
Cradock to Mthatha bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Port Elizabeth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cradock to Mthatha is 363 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Cradock to Mthatha.
There are 69+ hotels available in Mthatha.
What companies run services between Cradock, South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Cradock to Mthatha via Port Elizabeth and Idutywa in around 13h 18m.
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Cradock to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Idutywa to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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