How to travel from Margate to Stellenbosch, South Africa

The distance between Margate and Stellenbosch is around 1,489km (925 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 Stellenbosch 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 StellenboschMargate 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 3,990($235)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Durban Station and then to Paarl.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,235($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Stellenbosch.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Distance1,718km (1,067 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margate and Stellenbosch

There are several options for getting from Margate to Stellenbosch by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,235 ($72) and will take around 23h 50m. 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 3,990 ($235).

The distance between Margate and Stellenbosch is around 1,489km (925 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,132km (703 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Margate and Stellenbosch by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Margate to Stellenbosch is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,990 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Margate and Stellenbosch, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,235 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Margate and Stellenbosch. 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 Stellenbosch. It typically takes around 23h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Margate to Stellenbosch. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban Station and Paarl. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 50m.

Margate Coaches, Greyhound ZA and InterCape run regular bus services between Margate and Stellenbosch. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Margate and Stellenbosch. 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 Stellenbosch. 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 Stellenbosch typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT).

The closest major airport to Stellenbosch is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 25km (16 miles) from Stellenbosch. 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 Stellenbosch. The distance is around 1,718km (1,067 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margate to Stellenbosch is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,990 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Margate and Stellenbosch

Transport options from Margate to Stellenbosch
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
ZAR 3,990($235)
on demand1,869km (1,161 miles)
Bus and Plane6hrs
ZAR 2,125($125)
once daily1,489km (925 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 50m
ZAR 1,235($72)
once daily1,926km (1,197 miles)
Bus via Durban Station1 day 7h
ZAR 1,300($76)
once daily1,844km (1,146 miles)
Drive
18h 30m
ZAR 4,110($240)
on demand1,718km (1,067 miles)

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Airports near Stellenbosch

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Stellenbosch
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
324km (201 miles) from Stellenbosch
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
411km (256 miles) from Stellenbosch