How to get from Somerset West to Cape Town by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Somerset West to Cape Town in Goodwood: take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Somerset West station to Cape Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
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Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Somerset West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Somerset West
  • 2
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    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    73 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 Somerset West to Cape Town

The distance between Somerset West, Goodwood and Cape Town, Goodwood is approximately 49.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerset West 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 Somerset West

Somerset West is located at Somerset West, Goodwood and the nearest public transport station is Southey's Vines.

Train stations close to Somerset West:

  • Van Der Stel
  • Strand

Bus stations close to Somerset West:

  • Southey's Vines
  • Somerset West

Public transport stations close to Cape Town, Goodwood

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

Train stations close to Cape Town:

  • Cape Town
  • Woodstock
  • Esplanade

Bus stations close to Cape Town:

  • Lower Kloof
  • Roeland
  • Michaelis

Funicular stations close to Cape Town:

  • Cape Town

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

  • Is there a direct train between Somerset West and Cape Town?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Somerset West in Somerset West to Cape Town in Goodwood in 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Somerset West to Cape Town?

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

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

    The total travel time between Somerset West in Somerset West and Cape Town in Goodwood by train is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from the Cape Town station near Somerset West in Somerset West.

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

    The first train from Somerset West in Somerset West to Cape Town in Goodwood is Northern line Strand to Cape Town. It leaves the Somerset West station at 08:31.

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