How much is the Intercape bus from Midrand to Swinburne?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R324 to R1,150 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R324.

How long is the bus ride from Midrand to Swinburne?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Do pensioners get a discount on Intercape buses?

Yes, senior citizens (60 years and older) qualify for a 15% discount on Intercape Flexi and Full Flexi tickets. Note that Saver tickets do not qualify for this discount.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Midrand to Swinburne

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Midrand to Swinburne, with 1-way prices having ranged from R324 to R1,150 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Midrand to Swinburne is R324 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Pretoria to Durban via Harrismith scheduled to depart Midrand at 10:00 on Fri 03 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Swinburne at 14:40 on Fri 03 Jul 2026 (duration of 4 hours 40 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R291 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Pretoria to Durban via Harrismith departing Midrand at 10:00 on Fri 03 Jul 2026 and arriving in Swinburne at 14:40 on Fri 03 Jul 2026 (duration of 4 hours 40 minutes).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R471, Flexi: R499, Full Flexi: R529. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R471, Flexi: R424, Full Flexi: R450.

The journey takes on average 5 hours and 38 minutes.

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 Midrand to Swinburne

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-06-28 13:07:59

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Midrand)	Arrive (Swinburne)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Express Pretoria to Durban	Mainliner	06:15am	11:05am	440	418	396
Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith and Vereeniging	Mainliner	07:15am	1:15pm	480	456	432
Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley	Mainliner	07:45am	01:40am	1,150	1,070	1,000
Express Pretoria to Durban	Mainliner	08:15am	1:10pm	400	380	360
Pretoria to Durban via Harrismith	Mainliner	10:00am	2:40pm	360	342	324
Pretoria to East London via Mthatha	Mainliner	3:50pm	8:40pm	480	456	432
Pretoria to East London via Mthatha	Mainliner	5:00pm	9:35pm	820	740	680
Pretoria to Mthatha via Pietermaritzburg	Mainliner	5:30pm	10:10pm	520	494	468
Pretoria to Mthatha via Kokstad	Budgetliner	6:00pm	10:35pm	500	475	450
Pretoria to Matatiele via Kokstad	Mainliner	6:40pm	11:05pm	660	627	594
Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging	Mainliner	7:00pm	01:00am	480	456	432
Express Pretoria to Durban	Mainliner	7:30pm	12:05am	400	380	360
Night Pretoria to Margate via Durban	Mainliner	7:30pm	12:15am	430	409	387
Express Pretoria to Durban via Swinburne	Mainliner	8:00pm	12:30am	400	380	360
Pretoria to Durban via Harrismith	Mainliner	9:00pm	01:30am	400	380	360
Express Pretoria to Durban via Swinburne	Mainliner	10:00pm	02:30am	550	523	495

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	324	1,000	471
Flexi	342	1,070	499
Full Flexi	360	1,150	529

Intercape Routes from Midrand to Swinburne

Express Pretoria to Durban
Pretoria to Durban via Ladysmith and Vereeniging
Pretoria to Durban via Kimberley
Pretoria to Durban via Harrismith
Pretoria to East London via Mthatha
Pretoria to Mthatha via Pietermaritzburg
Pretoria to Mthatha via Kokstad
Pretoria to Matatiele via Kokstad
Pretoria to Durban via Vereeniging
Night Pretoria to Margate via Durban
Express Pretoria to Durban via Swinburne

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 4h 25m, slowest 17h 55m, average 5h 38m.

Departures vary from 6:15am to 10:00pm. Arrivals from 12:05am to 11:05pm.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

Departure: Midrand

Address: Engen Big Bird One Stop ( N1)

Province: Gauteng

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: -25.98033

Longitude: 28.125463

Uber Availability: Available.

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Location: View Midrand on Google Maps

Arrival: Swinburne

Address: Shell Ultra City (Montrose)

Province: Free State

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: -28.357306

Longitude: 29.284703

Uber Availability: Not Available

Location: View Swinburne 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 Swinburne to Midrand

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Swinburne to Midrand.