How to travel from Bloubergstrand to East London, South Africa

The distance between Bloubergstrand and East London is around 900km (559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bloubergstrand to East London by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Capetown (CPT) to East London (ELS).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,330($135)
Operated by

Safair

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Bus

Take the bus to East London.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 855($50)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to East London.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,063km (660 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bloubergstrand and East London

There are several options for getting from Bloubergstrand to East London by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 685 ($40) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,330 ($135).

The distance between Bloubergstrand and East London is around 900km (559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 880km (547 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Bloubergstrand and East London by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bloubergstrand to East London is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,330 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Bloubergstrand and East London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 685 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bloubergstrand and East London. We recommend that you fly from Capetown (CPT) to East London (ELS). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bloubergstrand and East London. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bloubergstrand to East London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bellville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

Greyhound ZA, Eagle Liner and InterCape run regular bus services between Bloubergstrand and East London. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bloubergstrand and East London. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and arrive at East London (ELS). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bloubergstrand and East London with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Safair fly between Bloubergstrand and East London. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into East London (ELS). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Bloubergstrand to East London typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Capetown (CPT) and and arrive into East London (ELS).

The closest major airport to East London is East London Airport (ELS) (ELS) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from East London. Umtata Airport (UTT) (UTT) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bloubergstrand and East London. The distance is around 1,063km (660 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bloubergstrand to East London is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,330 ($135).

How do I get from Bloubergstrand to East London

Compare travel optionsbetween Bloubergstrand and East London

Transport options from Bloubergstrand to East London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 10m
ZAR 2,330($135)
on demand900km (559 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
15h 40m
ZAR 855($50)
once daily1,163km (723 miles)
Bus to East London16h 50m
ZAR 685($40)
once daily1,072km (666 miles)
Bus to East London16h 55m
ZAR 910($53)
every 4 hours1,075km (668 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
ZAR 2,550($150)
on demand1,063km (660 miles)

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Airports near East London

The following major airports near East London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

ELS
East London Airport (ELS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from East London
UTT
Umtata Airport (UTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from East London
DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
486km (302 miles) from East London