How to get from Wellington to Cape Town by train?

From Wellington to Cape Town by train

Take one direct train from Wellington to Cape Town in Goodwood: take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Wellington station to Cape Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
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Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Wellington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wellington
  • 2
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    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    100 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 Wellington to Cape Town

The distance between Wellington, Goodwood and Cape Town, Goodwood is approximately 73.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wellington 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 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 Wellington to Cape Town?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Wellington in Paarl to Cape Town in Goodwood in 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wellington to Cape Town?

    The NORTHERN LINE STRAND train line goes from Cape Town station near Wellington in Paarl to Cape Town station near Cape Town in Goodwood.

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

    The total travel time between Wellington in Paarl and Cape Town in Goodwood by train is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from the Cape Town station near Wellington in Paarl.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wellington 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 Wellington to Cape Town?

    The first train from Wellington in Paarl to Cape Town in Goodwood is Northern line Strand to Cape Town. It leaves the Wellington station at 08:45.

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