APM WC

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About APM WC

Bus is a convenient way of travel no matter whether you need to get to a neighboring town a couple of hours away or venture further afield crossing the whole country. Whatever your budget, buses have you covered. Express buses offer the most affordable ticket price for travellers who have very little money to spend. VIP options are geared toward those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Before you jump on a bus, make sure you choose the type of service which suits you best. For a long-haul trip look for a VIP or first-class coach which provides non-stop service to your destination or just call a minor number of stations along the way. Express or local buses in many cases may prove an acceptable choice for shorter trips, but longer rides are often not the best buy. Study the timetable before going as many long-haul destinations are served by night buses, and some offer wider seats or sleeper berths for such travels. Make an online reservation for your bus ticket with APM WC. Other travellers’ reviews will help you to choose the best ticket and coach class.

APM WC Popular Stations

The main stations covered by APM WC’s buses include:

Beaufort West
Durban
Knysna
Bellville Bus Stop
Swellendam
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Humansdorp
Umtata
Riviersonderend
Bloemfontein
Paarl
Sedgefield
De Doorns
Mossel Bay
Stellenbosch
Kimberley
Harding
Warrenton
Stormsrivier
Wolmaransstad
Jeffreys Bay
Bloemhof
Somerset West
Aliwal North
Edenvale
Tarkastad
Baragwanath
Colesberg
George
Butterworth
Germiston
Stutterheim
Mount Ayliff
Graaff Reinet
Klerksdorp
Port Shepstone
Plettenberg Bay
Welkom
Boksburg
Pietermaritzburg
Mount Frere
Potchefstroom
Victoria West
Fort Beaufort
Whittlesea
Caledon
Bethlehem
Engcobo
Britstown
Tsolo
Idutywa
Uitenhage
Durban Beach
Robertson
Port Elizabeth
Peddie
Ixopo
Montrose
Kroonstad
Mthatha
Kimberley Hall Rhodes University
Christiana
Queenstown
Cradock
East London
Worcester
George
Qumbu
Grahamstown
Midrand
Cofimvaba
King Williams Town
Pretoria
Umzimkhulu
Laingsburg
Hopetown

APM WC Top Destinations

APM WC buses ply a number of routes and here is the list of some of the most popular ones:

APM WC Ticket Prices & Bus Classes

One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.

Travel by Bus: Pros & Cons

Pros of Bus Travel

Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.

Cons of Bus Travel

Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.

APM WC Popular Routes

Cape Town to Gqeberha

06:00, 06:30, 13:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:05, 16:00, 18:00, 18:25, 18:30, 19:00, 19:25

Class	Departure station	Arrival station	Departure	Arrival	Travel time
Standard	Knysna	Cape Town	23:59	09:25	9h 26m
Standard	Knysna	Cape Town	23:50	07:00	7h 10m
Standard	Knysna	Cape Town	23:10	08:34	9h 24m
Standard	Knysna	Cape Town	12:55	20:25	7h 30m
Standard	Knysna	Cape Town	04:35	12:44	8h 9m
Standard	Knysna	Cape Town	01:10	08:59	7h 49m
Standard	Cape Town	Johannesburg	18:00	13:55	19h 55m
Standard	Cape Town	Johannesburg	17:00	11:15	18h 15m
Standard	Cape Town	Johannesburg	13:00	08:55	19h 55m
Standard	Cape Town	Johannesburg	11:30	07:30	20h 0m
Standard	Cape Town	Durban	16:00	19:25	27h 25m
Standard	Cape Town	Durban	06:00	09:19	27h 19m
Standard	Swellendam	Cape Town	16:50	20:25	3h 35m
Standard	Swellendam	Cape Town	08:50	12:44	3h 54m
Standard	Swellendam	Cape Town	05:10	09:00	3h 50m
Standard	Swellendam	Cape Town	04:20	09:24	5h 4m
Standard	Swellendam	Cape Town	03:40	07:00	3h 20m
Standard	Swellendam	Cape Town	03:35	08:35	5h 0m
Standard	Beaufort West	Cape Town	08:05	14:45	6h 40m
Standard	Beaufort West	Cape Town	06:30	12:45	6h 15m
Standard	Beaufort West	Cape Town	04:25	09:59	5h 34m
Standard	Beaufort West	Cape Town	04:00	11:00	7h 0m
Standard	Beaufort West	Cape Town	02:25	07:59	5h 34m
Standard	Beaufort West	Cape Town	02:00	07:19	5h 19m
Standard	Beaufort West	Cape Town	01:50	07:35	5h 45m
Standard	Beaufort West	Cape Town	01:30	08:30	7h 0m
Standard	Beaufort West	Cape Town	01:25	08:20	6h 55m
Standard	Beaufort West	Cape Town	00:15	07:00	6h 45m
Standard	Beaufort West	Bellville Bus Stop	23:59	05:29	5h 30m
Standard	Beaufort West	Bellville Bus Stop	22:15	03:55	5h 40m