Intercape Bus Tickets from Butterworth to Orkney
Intercape offers bus tickets from Butterworth to Orkney, with 1-way prices having ranged from R612 to R810 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Butterworth to Orkney is R690 in Saver class on a Budgetliner coach; taking Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown scheduled to depart Butterworth at 16:15 on Fri 17 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Orkney at 04:35 on Sat 18 Jul 2026 (duration of 12 hours 20 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R621 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown departing Butterworth at 16:15 on Fri 17 Jul 2026 and arriving in Orkney at 04:35 on Sat 18 Jul 2026 (duration of 12 hours 20 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R651, Flexi: R688, Full Flexi: R745. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R651, Flexi: R585, Full Flexi: R633.
Intercape Ticket Classes Explained: Saver vs Flexi vs Full Flexi
Understand the exact differences in allowances, amendment fees, and cancellation policies before making your booking.
| Feature | Saver | Flexi | Full Flexi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Level | Cheapest | Standard | Premium |
| Luggage Allowance | 15 kg (2 pieces max) | 20 kg (2 pieces max) | 25 kg (2 pieces max) |
| Seat Reservations | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Qualifies for Discounts? (e.g. Pensioner, Student) |
❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Ticket Amendment Fee (Changes up to 15 min before departure) |
25% Fee | 15% Fee | 10% Fee |
| Cancellation Policy | 75% refund (Must cancel 48h before) |
85% refund (Must cancel 24h before) |
90% refund (Must cancel 12h before) |
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Butterworth to Orkney
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-12 11:18:25
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Butterworth) | Arrive (Orkney) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown | Budgetliner | 4:15pm | 04:35am | 810 | 730 | 690 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 612 | 690 | 651 |
| Flexi | 646 | 730 | 688 |
| Full Flexi | 680 | 810 | 745 |
Intercape Routes from Butterworth to Orkney
- Mthatha to Pretoria via Queenstown
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 12h 20m, slowest 12h 20m, average 12h 20m.
Departures vary from 4:15pm to 4:15pm. Arrivals from 4:35am to 4:35am.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Butterworth
Address: Bus Stop at 12 High Street, Opposite BUCO Hardware. The location is physically convenient but requires high situational awareness; avoid being there alone at night.
Province: Eastern Cape
Safety Rating: 2/10
Requires high situational awareness. Avoid waiting alone at night. Keep valuables hidden.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -32.3314572
Longitude: 28.1449951
Uber Availability: Not Available
⛅ Jul Weather
Location: View Butterworth on Google Maps
Arrival: Orkney
Address: Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Avenue (JY Motors)
Province: North West
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -26.992571
Longitude: 26.677433
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Orkney on Google Maps
General Safety considerations
Please check the specific safety ratings for your departure and arrival stations above. Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is always riskier), with weekdays generally being safer than weekends. Do not display valuables, keep them safe and out of sight. Plan in advance how you will get from your final Intercape bus stop to your destination so as to minimise time at the bus stop.
Why so slow?
You may be wondering why the journeys take so long. Part of the reason is that Intercape have a self-imposed speed limit of 95km/h on national roads and 40km/h on mountain passes - this is for safety reasons. Speed kills.
Intercape Bus Tickets from Orkney to Butterworth
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Orkney to Butterworth.