How to travel from Margate to George, South Africa

The distance between Margate and George is around 1,120km (696 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Margate to George by plane, bus, taxi 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 Margate (MGH) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,630($385)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Durban Station then Beaufort West and then to George.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,370($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Kokstad then take the bus to Mthatha and then to George.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,550($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to George.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Distance1,120km (696 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margate and George

There are several options for getting from Margate to George by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,370 ($80) and will take around 21h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,630 ($385).

The distance between Margate and George is around 1,120km (696 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 818km (508 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Margate and George by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Margate to George is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,630 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Margate and George, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,370 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Margate and George. We recommend that you fly from Margate (MGH) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Margate and George. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Margate to George. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban Station and Beaufort West. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 15m.

Margate Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Margate and George. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Margate and George. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and arrive at George (GRJ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Margate to George. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Margate to George typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and and arrive into George (GRJ).

The closest major airport to George is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from George. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Margate and George. The distance is around 1,120km (696 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margate to George is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,630 ($385).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Margate and George

Transport options from Margate to George
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
ZAR 6,630($385)
on demand1,617km (1,005 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 35m
ZAR 3,065($180)
once daily1,712km (1,064 miles)
Bus
21h 15m
ZAR 1,370($80)
once daily1,726km (1,072 miles)
Taxi and Bus
16h 40m
ZAR 2,550($150)
once daily1,199km (745 miles)
Drive
14h 35m
ZAR 2,690($155)
on demand1,120km (696 miles)

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Airports near George

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from George
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from George
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
356km (221 miles) from George