How to get from Drill to Blue Downs by bus and train?

From Drill to Blue Downs by bus and train

To get from Drill to Blue Downs in Kuils River, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from Drill station to Omuramba station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Salt River station to Meltonrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Drill may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Blue Downs on the Moovit app.

147min
Bus - 251251
Bus - 261261
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Blue Downs
Leaves from Drill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drill
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salt River Rail North
    ID FTV081WB
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salt River
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meltonrose
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blue Downs
    Walk to
    Blue Downs
    Victoria Road
    2.79 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Drill to Blue Downs by bus and train via 251, NORTHERN LINE BELLVILLE and NORTHERN LINE STRAND

To get from Drill to Blue Downs in Kuils River, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 251 bus from Drill station to Century City Rail station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN LINE BELLVILLE train and finally take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Bellville station to Meltonrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Drill may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Blue Downs on the Moovit app.

146min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Train - NORTHERN LINE BELLVILLENORTHERN LINE BELLVILLE
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Blue Downs
Leaves from Drill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Drill
    ID FMG006NB
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Century City Rail
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Century City Rail
    ID FCC008EB
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Century City
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERN LINE BELLVILLENORTHERN LINE BELLVILLE
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE BELLVILLE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bellville
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meltonrose
    15 min
  • 9
    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 Drill to Blue Downs

The distance between Drill, Kuils River and Blue Downs, Kuils River is approximately 44.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drill 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Drill to Blue Downs

To check the bus and train schedule from Drill to Blue Downs using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Drill) and destination (Blue Downs), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Drill to Blue Downs by bus and train via 251, NORTHERN LINE BELLVILLE and NORTHERN LINE STRAND

To get from Drill to Blue Downs in Kuils River, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 251 bus from Drill station to Century City Rail station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN LINE BELLVILLE train and finally take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Bellville station to Meltonrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Drill may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Blue Downs on the Moovit app.

146min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Train - NORTHERN LINE BELLVILLENORTHERN LINE BELLVILLE
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Blue Downs
Leaves from Drill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Drill
    ID FMG006NB
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Century City Rail
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Century City Rail
    ID FCC008EB
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Century City
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERN LINE BELLVILLENORTHERN LINE BELLVILLE
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE BELLVILLE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bellville
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meltonrose
    15 min
  • 9
    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 Drill to Blue Downs?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 261, Train line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 251, Train line NORTHERN LINE BELLVILLE, Train line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

  • Is there a direct bus between Drill and Blue Downs?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Drill to Blue Downs?

    The 251 bus line goes from Omuramba station near Drill in Cape to Omuramba station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Omuramba station near Blue Downs in Kuils River.

  • How long does it take to travel from Drill to Blue Downs by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Drill in Cape and Blue Downs in Kuils River by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Drill to get to Blue Downs?

    Get on the 251 bus from the Omuramba stop near Drill in Cape.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Drill and Blue Downs?

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

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