Buses to Ladysmith
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Ladysmith, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith to Newcastle | South Africa | 90 km (56 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Ladysmith to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 132 km (82 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Ladysmith to Vryheid | South Africa | 132 km (82 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Ladysmith to Mpumalanga | South Africa | 162 km (101 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
| Ladysmith to KwaDukuza | South Africa | 170 km (106 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Ladysmith to Ntuzuma | South Africa | 174 km (108 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Ladysmith to Pinetown | South Africa | 177 km (110 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Ladysmith to Standerton | South Africa | 188 km (117 mi) | about 3 h 38 min |
| Ladysmith to Durban | South Africa | 189 km (117 mi) | about 3 h 38 min |
| Ladysmith to Richards Bay | South Africa | 222 km (138 mi) | about 4 h 14 min |
| Ladysmith to Ermelo | South Africa | 226 km (141 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Ladysmith to eMbalenhle | South Africa | 236 km (147 mi) | about 4 h 29 min |
| Ladysmith to Johannesburg | South Africa | 313 km (195 mi) | about 5 h 52 min |
| Ladysmith to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,232 km (766 mi) | about 22 h 22 min |
| Ladysmith to Pretoria | South Africa | 350 km (218 mi) | about 6 h 32 min |
| Ladysmith to Soweto | South Africa | 318 km (197 mi) | about 5 h 57 min |
| Ladysmith to Gqeberha | South Africa | 719 km (447 mi) | about 13 h 9 min |
| Ladysmith to Soshanguve | South Africa | 381 km (237 mi) | about 7 h 5 min |
| Ladysmith to Evaton | South Africa | 295 km (183 mi) | about 5 h 32 min |
| Ladysmith to Benoni | South Africa | 300 km (187 mi) | about 5 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.