Intercape Bus Tickets from Fort Beaufort to Mthatha Station
Intercape offers bus tickets from Fort Beaufort to Mthatha Station, with 1-way prices having ranged from R520 to R650 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Fort Beaufort to Mthatha Station is R520 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH scheduled to depart Fort Beaufort at 06:40 on Thu 21 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Mthatha Station at 13:00 on Thu 21 May 2026 (duration of 6 hours 20 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R493 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH departing Fort Beaufort at 06:40 on Thu 21 May 2026 and arriving in Mthatha Station at 13:00 on Thu 21 May 2026 (duration of 6 hours 20 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R520, Flexi: R580, Full Flexi: R650. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R520, Flexi: R493, Full Flexi: R553.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Fort Beaufort to Mthatha Station
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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 Fort Beaufort to Mthatha Station
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-16 03:33:42
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (FORT BEAUFORT - Total Garage, R63 Grahamstown Road) | Arrive (MTHATHA STATION - Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH | Mainliner | Thu 21 May 2026 06:40am | Thu 21 May 2026 1:00pm | 650 | 580 | 520 |
| Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 06:40am | Fri 22 May 2026 1:00pm | 650 | 580 | 520 |
| Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 06:40am | Sat 23 May 2026 1:00pm | 650 | 580 | 520 |
| Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 06:40am | Sun 24 May 2026 1:00pm | 650 | 580 | 520 |
| Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH | Mainliner | Mon 25 May 2026 06:40am | Mon 25 May 2026 1:00pm | 650 | 580 | 520 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 520 | 520 | 520 |
| Flexi | 580 | 580 | 580 |
| Full Flexi | 650 | 650 | 650 |
Intercape Routes from Fort Beaufort to Mthatha Station
- Mainliner NCA-FORT-EL-MTH
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 6h 20m, slowest 6h 20m, average 6h 20m.
Departures vary from 6:40am to 6:40am. Arrivals from 1:00pm to 1:00pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Fort Beaufort
Address: Total Garage, Grahamstown Road
Province: Eastern Cape
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: -32.78032687
Longitude: 26.62088042
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Fort Beaufort on Google Maps
To: Mthatha Station
Address: Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)
Province: Eastern Cape
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: -32.887139
Longitude: 27.389297
Uber Availability: Available.
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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 Mthatha Station to Fort Beaufort
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Mthatha Station to Fort Beaufort.