Intercape Bus Tickets from Swinburne to Beaufort West
Intercape offers bus tickets from Swinburne to Beaufort West, with 1-way prices having ranged from R1,400 to R1,650 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Swinburne to Beaufort West is R1,400 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Durban to Cape Town via Bloemfontein scheduled to depart Swinburne at 14:50 on Thu 16 Jul 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Beaufort West at 04:15 on Fri 17 Jul 2026 (duration of 13 hours 25 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R1,190 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Durban to Cape Town via Bloemfontein departing Swinburne at 14:50 on Thu 16 Jul 2026 and arriving in Beaufort West at 04:15 on Fri 17 Jul 2026 (duration of 13 hours 25 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R1,400, Flexi: R1,475, Full Flexi: R1,525. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R1,400, Flexi: R1,254, Full Flexi: R1,296.
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 Swinburne to Beaufort West
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-07-11 17:10:26
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Swinburne) | Arrive (Beaufort West) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban to Cape Town via Bloemfontein | Mainliner | 2:50pm | 04:15am | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Express Durban to Cape Town via Bloem and Kimberley | Mainliner | 4:40pm | 05:30am | 1,650 | 1,550 | 1,400 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Flexi | 1,400 | 1,550 | 1,475 |
| Full Flexi | 1,400 | 1,650 | 1,525 |
Intercape Routes from Swinburne to Beaufort West
- Durban to Cape Town via Bloemfontein
- Express Durban to Cape Town via Bloem and Kimberley
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 12h 50m, slowest 13h 25m, average 13h 8m.
Departures vary from 2:50pm to 4:40pm. Arrivals from 4:15am to 5:30am.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: 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
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 Swinburne
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Beaufort West to Swinburne.