Shuttle & Transport Across Route 56

Reliable transport connecting all towns and attractions along the 765km Route 56 corridor – from major airports to remote mountain destinations between Pietermaritzburg and Middelburg.

Airport Transfers to Route 56

Durban Airport ⇄ Route 56 Towns

To Pietermaritzburg: From R850 shared • R1,500 private
To Kokstad: From R1,800 shared • R3,200 private
To Matatiele: From R1,950 shared • R3,500 private
To Cedarville: From R2,100 shared • R3,800 private
To Barkly East: From R2,400 shared • R4,200 private

Pietermaritzburg Airport ⇄ Route 56

To Ixopo: From R650 shared • R1,200 private
To Kokstad: From R1,400 shared • R2,600 private
To Matatiele: From R1,600 shared • R2,900 private
To Cedarville: From R1,750 shared • R3,100 private

Mthatha Airport ⇄ Route 56 Towns

To Matatiele: From R1,400 shared • R2,800 private
To Maclear: From R1,200 shared • R2,400 private
To Barkly East: From R1,500 shared • R2,900 private
To Elliot: From R900 shared • R1,800 private

East London Airport ⇄ Route 56

To Barkly East: From R1,800 shared • R3,200 private
To Elliot: From R1,400 shared • R2,600 private
To Indwe: From R1,600 shared • R2,900 private
To Middelburg (EC): From R2,000 shared • R3,600 private

Route 56 Town-to-Town Transfers

Pietermaritzburg ⇄ Kokstad

R450 per person shared • R1,600 private vehicle

Kokstad ⇄ Matatiele

R200 per person shared • R700 private vehicle

Matatiele ⇄ Cedarville

R250 per person shared • R800 private vehicle

Matatiele ⇄ Barkly East

R350 per person shared • R1,200 private vehicle

Barkly East ⇄ Elliot

R300 per person shared • R1,000 private vehicle

Elliot ⇄ Middelburg (EC)

R400 per person shared • R1,400 private vehicle

Route 56 ⇄ Lesotho Borders

Qacha's Nek, Sani Pass & other crossings
From R200 per person

Attraction Shuttles

Wetlands, viewpoints, trailheads & cultural sites
From R150 per person

Multi-Day Route 56 Corridor Packages

Explore the entire 765km Route 56 corridor with our multi-day transport packages including:

  • 5-Day Route 56 Explorer (major towns from Pietermaritzburg to Barkly East)
  • 7-Day Complete Corridor Journey (full route Pietermaritzburg to Middelburg with overnight stops)
  • 10-Day Ultimate Route 56 Experience (comprehensive exploration with cultural immersion)
  • Custom multi-town itineraries with accommodation bookings
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Our Fleet

Why Choose Route56 Adventures Transport?

  • Local drivers with intimate knowledge of the entire 765km Route 56 corridor
  • Door-to-door service across KZN and Eastern Cape
  • Flexible scheduling & custom routes
  • Safe, licensed & insured vehicles
  • WiFi available in select vehicles
  • Stops at scenic viewpoints & photo opportunities
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