How to travel from Plettenberg Bay to Margate, South Africa

The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Margate is around 1,029km (639 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Plettenberg Bay to Margate 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 MargatePlettenberg Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Margate (MGH).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,800($395)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Umtata and then to Portshepstone.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 805($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Margate.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance1,029km (639 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plettenberg Bay and Margate

There are several options for getting from Plettenberg Bay to Margate by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 805 ($47) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,800 ($395).

The distance between Plettenberg Bay and Margate is around 1,029km (639 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (464 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Plettenberg Bay and Margate by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Margate is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,800 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Plettenberg Bay and Margate, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 805 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Plettenberg Bay and Margate. We recommend that you fly from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Margate (MGH). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plettenberg Bay and Margate. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plettenberg Bay to Margate. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Umtata and Portshepstone. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Plettenberg Bay and Margate. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Plettenberg Bay and Margate. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and arrive at Margate (MGH) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Plettenberg Bay to Margate. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Plettenberg Bay to Margate typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) and and arrive into Margate (MGH).

The closest major airport to Margate is Margate Airport (MGH) (MGH) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Margate. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) 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 Plettenberg Bay and Margate. The distance is around 1,029km (639 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plettenberg Bay to Margate is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,800 ($395).

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Transport options from Plettenberg Bay to Margate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 15m
ZAR 6,800($395)
on demand1,578km (981 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 15m
ZAR 7,705($450)
once daily1,712km (1,064 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 55m
ZAR 4,110($240)
6 times a week1,901km (1,181 miles)
Bus
14h 50m
ZAR 805($47)
6 times a week1,122km (697 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
ZAR 2,465($145)
on demand1,029km (639 miles)

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Airports near Margate

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

MGH
Margate Airport (MGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Margate
PZB
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Margate
DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Margate