Next bus departures

Next departures for Midrand to Butterworth on September 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Big Bird Engen N1 South	14h 30m	7:30am	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	BigBird Petroport, N1 North/South	16h	8:00am	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	15h	9:00am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	15h	9:00am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	15h	9:00am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags

Next departures for Midrand to Butterworth on September 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Big Bird Engen N1 South	14h 30m	7:30am	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	BigBird Petroport, N1 North/South	16h	8:00am	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	9:25am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	9:25am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	9:25am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags

Next departures for Midrand to Butterworth on September 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Big Bird Engen N1 South	14h 30m	7:30am	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	BigBird Petroport, N1 North/South	16h	8:00am	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags

Next departures for Midrand to Butterworth on September 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Big Bird Engen N1 South	14h 30m	7:30am	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	BigBird Petroport, N1 North/South	16h	8:00am	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags

Next departures for Midrand to Butterworth on September 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Big Bird Engen N1 South	14h 30m	7:30am	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	BigBird Petroport, N1 North/South	16h	8:00am	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	8:55am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	9:25am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	9:25am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	16h 25m	9:25am	Bus Rank, Academy Street, next to Fingoland Mall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:58 PM SAST.

Get from Midrand to Butterworth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours and with fares starting at just CHF 23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

16hAverage Duration

439 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Midrand and Butterworth

Stops in Midrand

A
Engen Big Bird N1
N1 Bridge, New Rd, Midridge Park, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
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B
Midrand - Shell Ultra
Engine Big Bird N1 South, Midrand, 2093, South Africa

Stops in Butterworth

A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/549,902 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

Intercape has received positive feedback for providing a pleasant travel experience, with users appreciating the timely arrival at bus stops. However, there are mentions of staff being perceived as more relaxed than expected in customer service roles.

Intercape Budgetliner Midrand Butterworth recent customer reviews

The bus got stuck for over two hours and arrived at the destination 4hours later than schedule. There wad no communication

Nomthandazo N.

June 21, 2026

The bus was very slow. It had problems between Tsomo and Nqamakwe, and no plan was made to take us to the final destination. None of the charging ports wasworkong.

Noluvuyo B.

December 4, 2025

Intercape is slowly losing its class, I feel like it's staff is more relaxed than customer service

Azile N.

March 16, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/54,441 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.6

Eagle Liner

2.8/513,284 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.9

According to customer reviews, there are mixed opinions about Eagle Liner. Some customers mention that the journey to Eastern Cape (Butterworth) was smooth and nice for their first time traveling with the company. However, other customers express dissatisfaction with multiple long stops of over 30 minutes each and a lack of customer service. Additionally, one review mentions significant delays and inconvenience due to miscommunication from bus drivers and an unexpected roadblock incident in Comfimvaba.

Eagle Liner Midrand Butterworth recent customer reviews

The bus was very late !! On top of that when we went to other pick up station they take forever to load. As we were on the way it started raining and somehow the door couldn’t close anymore . The door was open the whole way till Eastern Cape. Please service your busses and let your travellers know when delayed .

Pearl M.

July 4, 2026

Nonsense this one. Firstly, I was supposed leave Johannesburg at 18:30. Instead, we were taken to their bus depo. There was no communication whatsoever from the bus drivers and we ended up leaving Johannesburg at 23:17. As if that was enough, we were stopped at a roadblock in Comfimvaba and one of the drivers was arrested. Imagine having an additional 8 hours of inconvenience and delay. It my first and last time using this bus. I will never again

Banele K.

December 20, 2022

First time going to eastern cape (Butterworth) and the journey is smooth and nice

Lesu L.

December 6, 2022

Greyhound South Africa

3.2/510,645 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.0

Wifi1.3

Based on 10645 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at CHF 24

Greyhound Midrand Butterworth recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the comfort of the bus and the fact that the journey was on time. The seats were comfortable and the staff were polite. The only thing I didn’t enjoy was that there were no regular updates during the trip, but overall my experience was good.

Buyelwa M.

July 8, 2026

I was not happy with the drivers they throw my suitcase on the ground and was broken.

Nondumiso N.

June 8, 2026

Citiliner

3.6/52,616 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

ZA bus companies:Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Midrand to Butterworth, ZA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Midrand to Butterworth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Midrand to Butterworth start from CHF 23. The average price for this route is around CHF 39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Midrand to Butterworth?
The average bus trip duration from Midrand to Butterworth is 16h, covering a distance of 439 miles (707 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 30m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Midrand to Butterworth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Midrand to Butterworth?
The earliest bus departs from Midrand to Butterworth at 3:50pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Midrand to Butterworth?
A bus trip from Midrand to Butterworth generates an estimated 17.6631 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Midrand to Butterworth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2593 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Midrand to Butterworth?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Midrand to Butterworth?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Citiliner, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Midrand to Butterworth?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/03

CHF 24

09/04

CHF 29

Today

CHF 24

09/06

CHF 27

09/07

CHF 24

09/08

CHF 21

09/09

CHF 21

09/10

CHF 21

The cheapest trip from Midrand to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on Sep 10, 2026 with a price of CHF 21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Midrand to Butterworth, ZA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CHF 21 to CHF 42 for a bus ticket from Midrand to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 21 which is on 2026-09-10.

Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.