There are 3 ways to get from Mthatha to Cradock by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mthatha to Butterworthbus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to East Londonbus
- Take the bus from East London to Port Elizabethbus
- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cradockbus
15h 29mR 1,947–2,592Drive 363.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Mthatha to Cradockcar 363.5 km
5h 27mR 837–1,209Bus via Bloemfontein (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mthatha to Bloemfonteinbus 17210
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Cradockbus
17h 37mR 1,000–1,315
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Cradock is to drive which costs R 800 - R 1 300 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Cradock is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs R 800 - R 1 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Cradock. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Cradock via Butterworth, East London Stn, East London and Port Elizabeth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
The distance between Mthatha and Cradock is 823 km. The road distance is 363.5 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Cradock without a car is to bus which takes 15h 29m and costs R 1 900 - R 2 600.
It takes approximately 15h 29m to get from Mthatha to Cradock, including transfers.
Mthatha to Cradock bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.
Mthatha to Cradock bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Butterworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Cradock is 364 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Mthatha to Cradock.
There are 23+ hotels available in Cradock.
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Cradock, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Mthatha to Cradock via Butterworth, East London, East London Stn, East London, Port Elizabeth, and Port Elizabeth in around 15h 29m.
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cradock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Cradock
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 87 150 1895
- customercare@eagleliner.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Butterworth to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 85–220
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 85–220
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