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How to get from Beacon Valley to Blue Downs by train?

From Beacon Valley to Blue Downs by train

To get from Beacon Valley to Blue Downs in Kuils River, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Lentegeur station to Maitland station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Maitland station to Meltonrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The train schedule from Beacon Valley may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Blue Downs on the Moovit app.

153min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Blue Downs
Leaves from Lentegeur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lentegeur
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maitland
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meltonrose
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to Blue Downs
    Walk to
    Blue Downs
    Victoria Road
    2.79 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Beacon Valley to Blue Downs by bus and train

To get from Beacon Valley to Blue Downs in Kuils River, take the D04 bus from Marguerite station to Civic Centre station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Cape Town station to Meltonrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The train schedule from Beacon Valley may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Blue Downs on the Moovit app.

181min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D04D04
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Blue Downs
Leaves from Marguerite

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marguerite
    ID Marguerite
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - D04D04
    Wait for bus
    D04
    Civic Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Centre
    ID Civic Centre
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    370 m • 5 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 Beacon Valley to Blue Downs

The distance between Beacon Valley, Kuils River and Blue Downs, Kuils River is approximately 53.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Beacon Valley to Blue Downs by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kuils River – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Beacon Valley to Blue Downs

To check the train schedule from Beacon Valley to Blue Downs using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Beacon Valley) and destination (Blue Downs), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

From Beacon Valley to Blue Downs by bus and train

To get from Beacon Valley to Blue Downs in Kuils River, take the D04 bus from Marguerite station to Civic Centre station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Cape Town station to Meltonrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The train schedule from Beacon Valley may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Blue Downs on the Moovit app.

181min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D04D04
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Blue Downs
Leaves from Marguerite

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marguerite
    ID Marguerite
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - D04D04
    Wait for bus
    D04
    Civic Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Centre
    ID Civic Centre
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    370 m • 5 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 Beacon Valley to Blue Downs?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Train line CENTRAL LINE, Train line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Beacon Valley to Blue Downs?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line D04, Train line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

  • Is there a direct train between Beacon Valley and Blue Downs?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Beacon Valley to Blue Downs?

    The CENTRAL LINE train line goes from Lentegeur station near Beacon Valley in Mitchells Plain to Maitland station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Maitland station near Blue Downs in Kuils River.

  • How long does it take to travel from Beacon Valley to Blue Downs by train?

    The total travel time between Beacon Valley in Mitchells Plain and Blue Downs in Kuils River by train is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Beacon Valley to get to Blue Downs?

    Get on the CENTRAL LINE train from the Lentegeur station near Beacon Valley in Mitchells Plain.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Beacon Valley and Blue Downs?

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