What is the distance between Johannesburg and Margate?

The distance separating Johannesburg and Margate is 349 miles (563 km).

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 24 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal
Arrival time: June 25 at 6:40am
Destination city: Margate
Destination location: Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 10m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 24 at 9:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
Arrival time: June 25 at 6:10am
Destination city: Margate
Destination location: Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 10m
Departure time: June 24 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: June 25 at 7:45am
Destination city: Margate
Destination location: Margate - Hibiscus Mall
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 15m
Departure time: June 24 at 8:30am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal
Arrival time: June 24 at 6:25pm
Destination city: Margate
Destination location: Shelly Beach, Marine Dr.
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 55m
Departure time: June 24 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: June 25 at 7:20am
Destination city: Margate
Destination location: Shelly Beach - Engen Garage (next to Southcoast Mall)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 50m

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $38	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle	Average Price$28 - $39	Average Duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Johannesburg to Margate

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Margate. The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

10h 10mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Johannesburg to Margate: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$25

Average bus trip duration10h 10m

Number of daily buses6.188235294117646

Earliest bus departure8:30am

Distance349 miles (562 km)

Latest bus departure9:00pm

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Intercity Xpress

3/59,406 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Passengers have praised the friendly and professional drivers, as well as the overall cleanliness of the buses. However, several reviews highlight concerns with punctuality, noting delays ranging from 15 minutes to three hours. Some travelers also mentioned issues such as unexpected bus changes and discomfort due to loud music or strong odors on board.

Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Margate recent customer reviews

I booked for 3 people but we had to share 2 seats in the bus and I was travelling with kids

Lisa A.

June 21, 2025

The bus got lost,and we arrived at Shelly at 7:30 instead of 6am. As a result I missed the church service. .Driver was rude too.

Khanyisa J.

May 4, 2025

Everything was good, the bus was warm it just that we arrived later than expected

Makhosi M.

April 26, 2025

Intercape

3.5/540,490 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Travelers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting friendly and helpful drivers who provide excellent customer service. The buses are generally comfortable, clean, and well-maintained. However, some users mentioned issues such as unpleasant odors from toilets or engine heat discomfort during trips. Additionally, there were occasional concerns about charging pods not working properly and delays at certain stations impacting travel time efficiency. Overall satisfaction remains high despite these minor inconveniences.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Margate recent customer reviews

Trip was tooooo long. Everything else was perfect. Clean bus, friendly staff, aircon working. The swapping at Durban station, not nice at all. Delays the trip even longer

Gloria S.

April 27, 2025

It's always a wonderful experience traveling with Intercape Mainliner. It's comfortable and the drivers were friendly with good customer service.

Mthetheleli M.

March 23, 2025

The trip down was pleasant just that they arrived an hour late. Besides that, I was satisfied. Can have cleaner toilets.

Bianca S.

December 10, 2024

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Margate, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $43 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Margate based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-06-25.

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