How to get from Thornton to Cape Town by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Thornton to Cape Town in Goodwood: take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Thornton station to Cape Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min.

37min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Thornton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Cape Town
    Walk to
    Cape Town
    Gallery Lane
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via CENTRAL LINE

Take one direct train from Thornton to Cape Town in Goodwood: take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mutual station to Cape Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Mutual

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mutual
    1.8 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    15 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 Thornton to Cape Town

The distance between Thornton, Goodwood and Cape Town, Goodwood is approximately 11.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton 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 Thornton

Thornton is located at Thornton, Goodwood and the nearest public transport station is Langa.

Train stations close to Thornton:

  • Langa
  • Goodwood
  • Vasco

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via CENTRAL LINE

Take one direct train from Thornton to Cape Town in Goodwood: take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mutual station to Cape Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Mutual

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mutual
    1.8 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Cape Town
    Walk to
    Cape Town
    Gallery Lane
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thornton to Cape Town?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Thornton in Wynberg to Cape Town in Goodwood in 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thornton to Cape Town?

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

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

    The total travel time between Thornton in Wynberg and Cape Town in Goodwood by train is about 37 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from the Cape Town station near Thornton in Wynberg.

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

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

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

    The first train from Thornton in Wynberg to Cape Town in Goodwood is Northern line Strand to Cape Town. It leaves the Thornton station at 08:14.

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