How to travel from Margate to Bloemfontein, South Africa

The distance between Margate and Bloemfontein is around 664km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out BloemfonteinMargate if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Margate (MGH) to Bloemfontein (BFN).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 7,705($450)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Durban Station then Pietermaritzburg and then to Bloemfontein.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 820($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bloemfontein.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance745km (463 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margate and Bloemfontein

There are several options for getting from Margate to Bloemfontein by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 820 ($48) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 7,705 ($450).

The distance between Margate and Bloemfontein is around 664km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (276 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Margate and Bloemfontein by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Margate to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 7,705 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Margate and Bloemfontein, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 820 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Margate and Bloemfontein. We recommend that you fly from Margate (MGH) to Bloemfontein (BFN). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Margate and Bloemfontein. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Margate to Bloemfontein. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban Station and Pietermaritzburg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Margate Coaches, Eldo Coaches, TransLux Express, Greyhound ZA and InterCape run regular bus services between Margate and Bloemfontein. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Margate and Bloemfontein. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and arrive at Bloemfontein (BFN) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Margate to Bloemfontein. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Margate to Bloemfontein typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and and arrive into Bloemfontein (BFN).

The closest major airport to Bloemfontein is Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) (BFN) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bloemfontein. Kimberley Airport (KIM) (KIM) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) 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 Margate and Bloemfontein. The distance is around 745km (463 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margate to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 7,705 ($450).

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Transport options from Margate to Bloemfontein
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 45m
ZAR 7,705($450)
on demand959km (596 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 45m
ZAR 3,460($200)
once daily664km (412 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
ZAR 820($48)
once daily894km (556 miles)
Bus via Durban Station13h 35m
ZAR 820($48)
once daily790km (491 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
ZAR 1,780($105)
on demand745km (463 miles)

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Airports near Bloemfontein

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

BFN
Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bloemfontein
KIM
Kimberley Airport (KIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Bloemfontein
JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
387km (240 miles) from Bloemfontein