How to travel from Margate to Bloubergstrand, South Africa

The distance between Margate and Bloubergstrand is around 1,488km (924 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Margate to Bloubergstrand 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 BloubergstrandMargate if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Margate (MGH) to Capetown (CPT).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,390($375)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Durban Station and then to Cape Town.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,300($76)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bloubergstrand.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Distance1,748km (1,086 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margate and Bloubergstrand

There are several options for getting from Margate to Bloubergstrand by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,300 ($76) and will take around 24h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,390 ($375).

The distance between Margate and Bloubergstrand is around 1,488km (924 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,165km (724 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Margate and Bloubergstrand by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Margate to Bloubergstrand is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,390 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Margate and Bloubergstrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,300 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Margate and Bloubergstrand. We recommend that you fly from Margate (MGH) to Capetown (CPT). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Margate and Bloubergstrand. It typically takes around 24h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Margate to Bloubergstrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban Station and Cape Town. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 45m.

Margate Coaches, Greyhound ZA and InterCape run regular bus services between Margate and Bloubergstrand. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Margate and Bloubergstrand. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and arrive at Capetown (CPT) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Margate to Bloubergstrand. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Margate to Bloubergstrand typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT).

The closest major airport to Bloubergstrand is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Bloubergstrand. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) 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 Bloubergstrand. The distance is around 1,748km (1,086 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margate to Bloubergstrand is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,390 ($375).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Margate and Bloubergstrand

Transport options from Margate to Bloubergstrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
ZAR 6,390($375)
on demand1,867km (1,160 miles)
Bus and Plane6hrs
ZAR 2,140($125)
once daily1,488km (924 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24h 45m
ZAR 1,300($76)
once daily1,977km (1,228 miles)
Bus via Durban Station1 day 6h
ZAR 1,370($80)
once daily1,806km (1,122 miles)
Drive
18h 45m
ZAR 4,180($245)
on demand1,748km (1,086 miles)

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Airports near Bloubergstrand

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Bloubergstrand
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
363km (225 miles) from Bloubergstrand
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
450km (280 miles) from Bloubergstrand