How to get from Thornton to Bloubergstrand by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Thornton to Bloubergstrand in Cape, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Thornton station to Cape Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the 217 bus from Table View station to De Mist station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - T01T01
Bus - 217217
Walk to Bloubergstrand
Leaves from Thornton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 3 Civic Centre
    ID CCP03
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Usasaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Table View
    ID Table View
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Melkbosch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    De Mist
    ID FTV005NB
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bloubergstrand
    Walk to
    Bloubergstrand
    Mussel Lane
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CENTRAL LINE, T01 and 217

To get from Thornton to Bloubergstrand in Cape, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mutual station to Cape Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the 217 bus from Table View station to De Mist station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Bus - T01T01
Bus - 217217
Walk to Bloubergstrand
Leaves from Mutual

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mutual
    1.8 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 3 Civic Centre
    ID CCP03
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Usasaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Table View
    ID Table View
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Melkbosch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    De Mist
    ID FTV005NB
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bloubergstrand
    Walk to
    Bloubergstrand
    Mussel Lane
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thornton to Bloubergstrand

The distance between Thornton, Cape and Bloubergstrand, Cape is approximately 30.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton to Bloubergstrand by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cape – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Thornton

Thornton is located at Thornton, Cape and the nearest public transport station is Langa.

Train stations close to Thornton:

  • Langa
  • Goodwood
  • Vasco

Public transport stations close to Bloubergstrand, Cape

Bloubergstrand is located at Mussel Lane, Cape and the nearest public transport station is De Mist.

Bus stations close to Bloubergstrand:

  • De Mist
  • Kleinbaai
  • Big Bay

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CENTRAL LINE, T01 and 217

To get from Thornton to Bloubergstrand in Cape, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mutual station to Cape Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the 217 bus from Table View station to De Mist station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Bus - T01T01
Bus - 217217
Walk to Bloubergstrand
Leaves from Mutual

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mutual
    1.8 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 3 Civic Centre
    ID CCP03
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Usasaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Table View
    ID Table View
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Melkbosch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    De Mist
    ID FTV005NB
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bloubergstrand
    Walk to
    Bloubergstrand
    Mussel Lane
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thornton to Bloubergstrand?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line T01, Bus line 217.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thornton to Bloubergstrand?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL LINE, Bus line T01, Bus line 217.

  • Is there a direct train between Thornton and Bloubergstrand?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thornton to Bloubergstrand?

    The NORTHERN LINE STRAND train line goes from Cape Town station near Thornton in Wynberg to Platform 3 Civic Centre station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Bloubergstrand station near Bloubergstrand in Cape.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thornton to Bloubergstrand by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Thornton in Wynberg and Bloubergstrand in Cape by train and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Thornton to get to Bloubergstrand?

    Get on the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from the Cape Town station near Thornton in Wynberg.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Thornton and Bloubergstrand?

    Get off the train at the Bloubergstrand stop, which is closest to Bloubergstrand in Cape.

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