The bus service is appreciated for being punctual and providing comfortable seats with convenient charging points. However, some users have reported issues such as broken seats at the back and non-functional charging ports. Additionally, there were concerns about pest control due to sightings of cockroaches on board.
The whole experience was bad I left Pta at 4:30 on the 06th of March 2025. I arrived at Butterworth th following day at 13:00 on the ticket I was told the bus will arrive at 09:30. The importance of time is not a priority.
2 out of 5 stars
Unathi M.
The drivers has no hospitality skills and they only stopped twice for toilets while were traveling with kids.
1 out of 5 stars
Zinhle L.
Unfortunately I did not enjoy anything, the bus had an issue with wipers as they were not working therefore had to wait for 4 hours for the mechanic. The bus got stuck again so much that the bus departed at Pretoria station at 16:30 and was due to arrive in Butterworth at 09:30. The time now is 13:28 and still in Mthatha. This was a horrible experience and a nightmare to say the least.
Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews. Additionally, one review mentions poor bus maintenance as a possible factor for the negative experience.
The whole experience was bad I left Pta at 4:30 on the 06th of March 2025. I arrived at Butterworth th following day at 13:00 on the ticket I was told the bus will arrive at 09:30. The importance of time is not a priority.
2 out of 5 stars
Unathi M.
The drivers has no hospitality skills and they only stopped twice for toilets while were traveling with kids.
1 out of 5 stars
Zinhle L.
Unfortunately I did not enjoy anything, the bus had an issue with wipers as they were not working therefore had to wait for 4 hours for the mechanic. The bus got stuck again so much that the bus departed at Pretoria station at 16:30 and was due to arrive in Butterworth at 09:30. The time now is 13:28 and still in Mthatha. This was a horrible experience and a nightmare to say the least.
Based on 2303 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $23
The whole experience was bad I left Pta at 4:30 on the 06th of March 2025. I arrived at Butterworth th following day at 13:00 on the ticket I was told the bus will arrive at 09:30. The importance of time is not a priority.
2 out of 5 stars
Unathi M.
The drivers has no hospitality skills and they only stopped twice for toilets while were traveling with kids.
1 out of 5 stars
Zinhle L.
Unfortunately I did not enjoy anything, the bus had an issue with wipers as they were not working therefore had to wait for 4 hours for the mechanic. The bus got stuck again so much that the bus departed at Pretoria station at 16:30 and was due to arrive in Butterworth at 09:30. The time now is 13:28 and still in Mthatha. This was a horrible experience and a nightmare to say the least.
Based on 8614 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $28
The whole experience was bad I left Pta at 4:30 on the 06th of March 2025. I arrived at Butterworth th following day at 13:00 on the ticket I was told the bus will arrive at 09:30. The importance of time is not a priority.
2 out of 5 stars
Unathi M.
The drivers has no hospitality skills and they only stopped twice for toilets while were traveling with kids.
1 out of 5 stars
Zinhle L.
Unfortunately I did not enjoy anything, the bus had an issue with wipers as they were not working therefore had to wait for 4 hours for the mechanic. The bus got stuck again so much that the bus departed at Pretoria station at 16:30 and was due to arrive in Butterworth at 09:30. The time now is 13:28 and still in Mthatha. This was a horrible experience and a nightmare to say the least.
Based on 2563 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $37
The whole experience was bad I left Pta at 4:30 on the 06th of March 2025. I arrived at Butterworth th following day at 13:00 on the ticket I was told the bus will arrive at 09:30. The importance of time is not a priority.
2 out of 5 stars
Unathi M.
The drivers has no hospitality skills and they only stopped twice for toilets while were traveling with kids.
1 out of 5 stars
Zinhle L.
Unfortunately I did not enjoy anything, the bus had an issue with wipers as they were not working therefore had to wait for 4 hours for the mechanic. The bus got stuck again so much that the bus departed at Pretoria station at 16:30 and was due to arrive in Butterworth at 09:30. The time now is 13:28 and still in Mthatha. This was a horrible experience and a nightmare to say the least.
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Stops in Pretoria
A - Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South AfricaPretoria Station
B - Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding streetPretoria Station
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What is the distance between Pretoria and Butterworth?
The distance between the two cities is 455 miles (733 km).
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If you're headed to Butterworth from Pretoria, chances are that your bus will depart from Pretoria Station and arrive at Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
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The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on Aug 22, 2025 with a price of $21
