Intercape Bus Tickets from Somerset West to Grahamstown
Intercape offers bus tickets from Somerset West to Grahamstown, with 1-way prices having ranged from R610 to R1,050 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Somerset West to Grahamstown is R610 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Cape Town to East London via Port Elizabeth scheduled to depart Somerset West at 16:00 on Tue 07 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Grahamstown at 09:20 on Wed 08 Jul 2026 (duration of 17 hours 20 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R565 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Cape Town to East London via Alice departing Somerset West at 19:05 on Tue 07 Jul 2026 and arriving in Grahamstown at 08:25 on Wed 08 Jul 2026 (duration of 13 hours 20 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R733, Flexi: R782, Full Flexi: R837. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R733, Flexi: R665, Full Flexi: R711.
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 West to Grahamstown
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-02 09:50:03
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Somerset West) | Arrive (Grahamstown) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 05:50am | 9:35pm | 880 | 836 | 792 |
| Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 09:05am | 9:30pm | 950 | 903 | 855 |
| Cape Town to East London via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 4:00pm | 09:20am | 750 | 670 | 610 |
| Cape Town to Bloemfontein via Fort Beaufort | Mainliner | 5:50pm | 09:40am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Cape Town to East London via Alice | Budgetliner | 7:05pm | 08:25am | 700 | 665 | 630 |
| Cape Town to Mthatha via Port Elizabeth | Mainliner | 7:35pm | 08:20am | 780 | 741 | 702 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 610 | 945 | 733 |
| Flexi | 665 | 998 | 782 |
| Full Flexi | 700 | 1,050 | 837 |
Intercape Routes from Somerset West to Grahamstown
- Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town to East London via Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town to Bloemfontein via Fort Beaufort
- Cape Town to East London via Alice
- Cape Town to Mthatha via Port Elizabeth
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 12h 25m, slowest 17h 20m, average 14h 34m.
Departures vary from 5:50am to 7:35pm. Arrivals from 8:20am to 9:35pm.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Somerset West
Address: Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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: -34.125674
Longitude: 18.892687
Uber Availability: Available.
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Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Somerset West on Google Maps
Arrival: Grahamstown
Address: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
Province: Western 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: -33.3231563
Longitude: 26.512666
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown to Somerset West
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Grahamstown to Somerset West.