How to get from St James to Cape Town by train?

By train

Take one direct train from St James to Cape Town in Goodwood: take the SOUTHERN LINE train from St James station to Cape Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from St James

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St James
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    50 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 St James to Cape Town

The distance between St James, Goodwood and Cape Town, Goodwood is approximately 27.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St James 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 St James

St James is located at St James, Goodwood and the nearest public transport station is Muizenberg.

Train stations close to St James:

  • Muizenberg
  • Kalk Bay
  • False Bay

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 St James to Cape Town?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between St James and Cape Town?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from St James in Simon Town to Cape Town in Goodwood in 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from St James to Cape Town?

    The SOUTHERN LINE train line goes from Cape Town station near St James in Simon Town to Cape Town station near Cape Town in Goodwood.

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

    The total travel time between St James in Simon Town and Cape Town in Goodwood by train is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHERN LINE train from the Cape Town station near St James in Simon Town.

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

    The first train from St James in Simon Town to Cape Town in Goodwood is Southern Line to Cape Town. It leaves the St James station at 08:35.

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