How long is the bus ride from Estcourt to Pretoria?

The typical travel time from Estcourt to Pretoria by bus is around 6h 50m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 5h 55m.

How far is Estcourt from Pretoria?

It's about 398 km (247 miles) from Estcourt to Pretoria.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Estcourt to Pretoria?

The least expensive option to go from Estcourt to Pretoria would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$17, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

How much does it cost to take the bus from Estcourt to Pretoria?

You can expect to pay around US$30 for the bus ride from Estcourt to Pretoria.

Can I take an overnight bus from Estcourt to Pretoria?

Yes! If you're heading from Estcourt to Pretoria, you'll find buses departing until 11:25pm and arriving the next day.

Estcourt to Pretoria Bus Tickets

TomorrowApr 27

from US$28

MonApr 28

from US$28

TueApr 29

from US$27

WedApr 30

from US$25

ThuMay 1

from US$24

FriMay 2

SatMay 3

SunMay 4

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: April 27 at 10:20pm
Departure city: Estcourt
Departure location: Midway Caltex Motors/Garage - Lowlands Road
Arrival time: April 28 at 7:30am
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 10m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: April 27 at 11:30am
Departure city: Estcourt
Departure location: Midway Caltex Motors/Garage - Lowlands Road
Arrival time: April 27 at 5:45pm
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Big Sky Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m
Departure time: April 27 at 10:30am
Departure city: Estcourt
Departure location: Midway Caltex Motors/Garage - Lowlands Road
Arrival time: April 27 at 7:00pm
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 30m
Departure time: April 27 at 11:30am
Departure city: Estcourt
Departure location: Midway Caltex Motors/Garage - Lowlands Road
Arrival time: April 27 at 5:45pm
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Big Sky Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m
Departure time: April 27 at 12:30am
Departure city: Estcourt
Departure location: Midway Caltex Motors/Garage - Lowlands Road
Arrival time: April 27 at 7:10am
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal
Operated by: Citiliner Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 40m

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:43 PM SAST.

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Bus Estcourt to Pretoria: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$30

Average Bus Trip Duration6h 50m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure12:15am

Distance403 km

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Intercape

3.5/539,406 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers appreciate the great service provided during the trip, despite some delays in departure. They also liked that the bus was clean most of the time. However, there were concerns about poorly packed bags in the trailer.

Intercape Mainliner Estcourt Pretoria recent customer reviews

The only thing I didn't like about big sky bus was that the charging point was not working besides that the service was very good

Nontando T.

August 27, 2024

I liked the fact that the bus was clean (most of the time). I didn't like that our bags were not packed well in the trailer.

Mpilo D.

February 21, 2024

I didn’t enjoy anything the bus was very cold they turned on the aircons and my laptop back was on top it got wet

Silindokuhle N.

January 12, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,095 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the friendly and professional demeanor of the driver and team. The bus was noted for being well air-conditioned, which added to a comfortable journey. Cleanliness also received praise, contributing to an overall impressive travel experience with this service provider.

Big Sky Estcourt Pretoria recent customer reviews

Bus supposed to pick me up at 1:15am instead it came 2:40 am. Infuture pls give us an update if the Bus find some challenges along the the road, just smssaying that " the bus is bit later but its coming".

Nokuthula B.

December 15, 2024

The driver was a breath of fresh air, he was very friendly and so was the rest of the team. The Bus was very well air-conditioned. Impressive 😁

Ilhana G.

November 3, 2024

Very disappointing bus was 5 hours late instead of picking up at 01h15 it only came at 05h50. I'm so upset about this.

Lindo H.

October 1, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/57,625 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning being left on the road in Midrand and having to wait for another bus. They feel that their safety was neglected by the company. Additionally, some customers booked Citiliner Plus but were picked up in an old Greyhound bus instead.

Greyhound Estcourt Pretoria recent customer reviews

It seems off they don't know how to run this business and for the fact that they left us on the road in Midrand while we wait for another bus to take us to Pretoria. They forgot our safety. It dead

Zandile Mediator M.

April 30, 2022

I booked citiliner plus but I was picked up for an old greyhound bus

Afika G.

October 17, 2022

ZA Bus Companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Estcourt - Pretoria

How long is the bus ride from Estcourt to Pretoria?
The typical travel time from Estcourt to Pretoria by bus is around 6h 50m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 5h 55m.
How far is Estcourt from Pretoria?
It's about 398 km (247 miles) from Estcourt to Pretoria.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Estcourt to Pretoria?
The least expensive option to go from Estcourt to Pretoria would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$17, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much does it cost to take the bus from Estcourt to Pretoria?
You can expect to pay around US$30 for the bus ride from Estcourt to Pretoria.
Can I take an overnight bus from Estcourt to Pretoria?
Yes! If you're heading from Estcourt to Pretoria, you'll find buses departing until 11:25pm and arriving the next day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04-24

US$15

04-25

US$32

Today

US$24

04-27

US$26

04-28

US$26

04-29

US$25

04-30

US$22

05-01

US$21

The cheapest trip from Estcourt to Pretoria was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of US$15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Estcourt to Pretoria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$15 to US$42 for a bus ticket from Estcourt to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-05-01.

Usually MAINLINER 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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Bus Estcourt to Pretoria: Trip Overview

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Estcourt - Pretoria

How long is the bus ride from Estcourt to Pretoria?

How far is Estcourt from Pretoria?

What is the cheapest way to travel from Estcourt to Pretoria?

How much does it cost to take the bus from Estcourt to Pretoria?

Can I take an overnight bus from Estcourt to Pretoria?

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