The distance between East London and Jeffreys Bay is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from East London to Jeffreys Bay by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jeffreys Bay → East London if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from East London (ELS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.
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Take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.
Greyhound ZA
There are several options for getting from East London to Jeffreys Bay by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 430 ($25) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,740 ($160).
The distance between East London and Jeffreys Bay is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from East London and Jeffreys Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from East London to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,740 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between East London and Jeffreys Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 430 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between East London and Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from East London (ELS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from East London and Jeffreys Bay. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between East London and Jeffreys Bay with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5hrs.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between East London and Jeffreys Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from East London to Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from East London (ELS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Jeffreys Bay is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay. Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from East London and Jeffreys Bay. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East London to Jeffreys Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ZAR 430 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 3h 50m | ZAR 2,740($160) | once daily | 1,295km (804 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | ZAR 430($25) | once daily | 386km (240 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | ZAR 925($54) | on demand | 385km (239 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jeffreys Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.