Intercape Bus Tickets from Somerset East to Beaufort West
Intercape offers bus tickets from Somerset East to Beaufort West, with 1-way prices having ranged from R640 to R780 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Somerset East to Beaufort West is R640 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mthatha to Cape Town via Fort Beaufort scheduled to depart Somerset East at 21:50 on Wed 01 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Beaufort West at 01:15 on Thu 02 Jul 2026 (duration of 3 hours 25 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R595 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mthatha to Cape Town via Fort Beaufort departing Somerset East at 21:50 on Wed 01 Jul 2026 and arriving in Beaufort West at 01:15 on Thu 02 Jul 2026 (duration of 3 hours 25 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R640, Flexi: R700, Full Flexi: R780. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R640, Flexi: R595, Full Flexi: R663.
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 Somerset East to Beaufort West
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-06-26 15:28:51
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Somerset East) | Arrive (Beaufort West) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mthatha to Cape Town via Fort Beaufort | Mainliner | 9:50pm | 01:15am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 640 | 640 | 640 |
| Flexi | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Full Flexi | 780 | 780 | 780 |
Intercape Routes from Somerset East to Beaufort West
- Mthatha to Cape Town via Fort Beaufort
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 3h 25m, slowest 3h 25m, average 3h 25m.
Departures vary from 9:50pm to 9:50pm. Arrivals from 1:15am to 1:15am.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Somerset East
Address: BKB, Crewe Browne Avenue
Province: Eastern Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Public street stop. Normal vigilance required. Try to have a lift arranged if arriving late at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -32.72600583
Longitude: 25.59086332
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Somerset East on Google Maps
Arrival: Beaufort West
Address: Engen Swartberg 1 Stop Petrol Station, Donkin Street (N1 national Road). Wimpy restaurant on site.
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: -32.34315322
Longitude: 22.58270828
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Beaufort West 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 Beaufort West to Somerset East
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Beaufort West to Somerset East.