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How to get from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs by bus and train?

From V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs by bus and train

To get from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs in Kuils River, take the BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR bus from V&A Waterfront station to Foreshore station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Cape Town station to Meltonrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Bus - BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOURBLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Blue Downs
Leaves from V&A Waterfront

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    V&A Waterfront
  • 2
    Bus - BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOURBLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR
    Wait for bus
    BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR
    V&A Waterfront
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foreshore
    ID CSS25
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    690 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meltonrose
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blue Downs
    Walk to
    Blue Downs
    Victoria Road
    2.79 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs by bus and train via RED CITY TOUR and NORTHERN LINE STRAND

To get from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs in Kuils River, take the RED CITY TOUR bus from V&A Waterfront station to Cticc station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Cape Town station to Meltonrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Bus - RED CITY TOURRED CITY TOUR
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Blue Downs
Leaves from V&A Waterfront

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    V&A Waterfront
  • 2
    Bus - RED CITY TOURRED CITY TOUR
    Wait for bus
    RED CITY TOUR
    V&A Waterfront
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cticc
    ID CSS02
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    690 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meltonrose
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blue Downs
    Walk to
    Blue Downs
    Victoria Road
    2.79 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs

The distance between V&A Waterfront, Kuils River and Blue Downs, Kuils River is approximately 37.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kuils River – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to V&A Waterfront

V&A Waterfront is located at V&A Waterfront, Kuils River and the nearest public transport station is Aquarium.

Train stations close to V&A Waterfront:

  • Cape Town
  • Esplanade
  • Woodstock

Bus stations close to V&A Waterfront:

  • Aquarium
  • Nobel Square
  • Breakwater

Funicular stations close to V&A Waterfront:

  • Cape Town

Public transport stations close to Blue Downs, Kuils River

Blue Downs is located at Victoria Road, Kuils River and the nearest public transport station is Eerste River.

Train stations close to Blue Downs:

  • Eerste River
  • Meltonrose
  • Nolungile

Alternative route from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs by bus and train via RED CITY TOUR and NORTHERN LINE STRAND

To get from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs in Kuils River, take the RED CITY TOUR bus from V&A Waterfront station to Cticc station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Cape Town station to Meltonrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Bus - RED CITY TOURRED CITY TOUR
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Blue Downs
Leaves from V&A Waterfront

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    V&A Waterfront
  • 2
    Bus - RED CITY TOURRED CITY TOUR
    Wait for bus
    RED CITY TOUR
    V&A Waterfront
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cticc
    ID CSS02
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    690 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meltonrose
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blue Downs
    Walk to
    Blue Downs
    Victoria Road
    2.79 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR, Train line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

  • What is the alternative route to get from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line RED CITY TOUR, Train line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

  • Is there a direct bus between V&A Waterfront and Blue Downs?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs?

    The BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR bus line goes from V&A Waterfront station near V&A Waterfront in Goodwood to Foreshore station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Foreshore station near Blue Downs in Kuils River.

  • How long does it take to travel from V&A Waterfront to Blue Downs by bus and train?

    The total travel time between V&A Waterfront in Goodwood and Blue Downs in Kuils River by bus and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near V&A Waterfront to get to Blue Downs?

    Get on the BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR bus from the V&A Waterfront stop near V&A Waterfront in Goodwood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between V&A Waterfront and Blue Downs?

    Get off the bus at the Foreshore station, which is closest to Blue Downs in Kuils River.