Intercape Bus Tickets from George Station to Butterworth
Intercape offers bus tickets from George Station to Butterworth, with 1-way prices having ranged from R477 to R980 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from George Station to Butterworth is R477 in Saver class on a Big Sky Intercity coach; taking Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN scheduled to depart George Station at 13:30 on Fri 22 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Butterworth at 01:45 on Sat 23 May 2026 (duration of 12 hours 15 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R428 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN departing George Station at 13:30 on Fri 22 May 2026 and arriving in Butterworth at 01:45 on Sat 23 May 2026 (duration of 12 hours 15 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R618, Flexi: R653, Full Flexi: R691. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R618, Flexi: R555, Full Flexi: R587.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: George Station to Butterworth
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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 George Station to Butterworth
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-16 02:34:20
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (GEORGE STATION - Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)) | Arrive (BUTTERWORTH - Fingoland Mall, Mthatha Road) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Thu 21 May 2026 12:55am | Thu 21 May 2026 12:00pm | 680 | 646 | 612 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Thu 21 May 2026 01:20am | Thu 21 May 2026 1:00pm | 730 | 694 | 657 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Thu 21 May 2026 2:35pm | Fri 22 May 2026 02:00am | 660 | 627 | 594 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 12:55am | Fri 22 May 2026 12:00pm | 680 | 646 | 612 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 01:20am | Fri 22 May 2026 1:00pm | 730 | 694 | 657 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 22 May 2026 1:30pm | Sat 23 May 2026 01:45am | 530 | 504 | 477 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 2:35pm | Sat 23 May 2026 02:00am | 980 | 850 | 780 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 12:55am | Sat 23 May 2026 12:00pm | 680 | 646 | 612 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 01:20am | Sat 23 May 2026 1:00pm | 730 | 694 | 657 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 2:35pm | Sun 24 May 2026 02:00am | 820 | 779 | 738 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 12:55am | Sun 24 May 2026 12:00pm | 680 | 646 | 612 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 01:20am | Sun 24 May 2026 1:00pm | 770 | 732 | 693 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 24 May 2026 1:30pm | Mon 25 May 2026 01:45am | 530 | 504 | 477 |
| Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 2:35pm | Mon 25 May 2026 02:00am | 660 | 627 | 594 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-DBN | Mainliner | Mon 25 May 2026 12:55am | Mon 25 May 2026 12:00pm | 680 | 646 | 612 |
| Mainliner CA-PE-MTH | Mainliner | Mon 25 May 2026 01:20am | Mon 25 May 2026 1:00pm | 730 | 694 | 657 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 477 | 780 | 618 |
| Flexi | 504 | 850 | 653 |
| Full Flexi | 530 | 980 | 691 |
Intercape Routes from George Station to Butterworth
- Mainliner CA-PE-DBN
- Mainliner CA-PE-MTH
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky CA-PE-DBN
- Mainliner DCA-PE-DBN
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 11h 5m, slowest 12h 15m, average 11h 29m.
Departures vary from 12:55am to 2:35pm. Arrivals from 1:45am to 1:00pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: George Station
Address: Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)
Province: Western 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: -33.96558528
Longitude: 22.46844676
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View George Station on Google Maps
To: 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
Location: View Butterworth 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 Butterworth to George Station
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Butterworth to George Station.