How to get from Athlone to Cape Town by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Athlone to Cape Town in Goodwood: take the CAPE FLATS train from Athlone station to Cape Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athlone
  • 2
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to Cape Town
    Walk to
    Cape Town
    Gallery Lane
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Athlone to Cape Town

The distance between Athlone, Goodwood and Cape Town, Goodwood is approximately 12.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Cape Town by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Goodwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Athlone

Athlone is located at Athlone, Goodwood and the nearest public transport station is Hazendal.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Hazendal
  • Rondebosch
  • Pinelands

Public transport stations close to Cape Town, Goodwood

Cape Town is located at Gallery Lane, Goodwood and the nearest public transport station is Jewish Museum.

Train stations close to Cape Town:

  • Cape Town
  • Esplanade
  • Woodstock

Bus stations close to Cape Town:

  • Jewish Museum
  • Sa Museum
  • Roeland

Funicular stations close to Cape Town:

  • Cape Town

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Cape Town?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line CAPE FLATS.

  • Is there a direct train between Athlone and Cape Town?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Athlone in Wynberg to Cape Town in Goodwood in 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athlone to Cape Town?

    The CAPE FLATS train line goes from Cape Town station near Athlone in Wynberg to Cape Town station near Cape Town in Goodwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Cape Town by train?

    The total travel time between Athlone in Wynberg and Cape Town in Goodwood by train is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athlone to get to Cape Town?

    Get on the CAPE FLATS train from the Cape Town station near Athlone in Wynberg.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athlone and Cape Town?

    Get off the train at the Cape Town station, which is closest to Cape Town in Goodwood.

  • When is the first train from Athlone to Cape Town?

    The first train from Athlone in Wynberg to Cape Town in Goodwood is Cape Flats to Cape Town. It leaves the Athlone station at 08:39.

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