How to get from Somerset West to Edgemead by bus and funicular?

From Somerset West to Edgemead by bus and funicular

To get from Somerset West to Edgemead in Bellville, you’ll need to take one funicular line and 2 bus lines: take the Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG funicular from Somerset West station to Cape Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the 260 bus from Mansfield station to Emerald station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The bus and funicular schedule from Somerset West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and funicular schedule to Edgemead on the Moovit app.

182min
Funicular - Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEGQ1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
Bus - 261261
Bus - 260260
Walk to Edgemead
Leaves from Somerset West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from funicular station
    Start from funicular station
    Somerset West
  • 2
    Funicular - Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEGQ1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
    Wait for funicular
    Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
    Cape Town
  • 3
    Ride to funicular station
    Ride to funicular station
    Cape Town
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adderley
    ID Adderley
    500 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Omuramba
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mansfield
    ID FTV063NB
    31 min
  • 7
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Victoria
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald
    ID FTV069SB
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edgemead
    Walk to
    Edgemead
    Wedgewood Close
    2.07 km • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Somerset West to Edgemead

The distance between Somerset West, Bellville and Edgemead, Bellville is approximately 71.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerset West to Edgemead by bus and funicular, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bellville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Funicular timetable from Somerset West to Edgemead

To check the bus and funicular timetable from Somerset West to Edgemead using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Somerset West) and destination (Edgemead), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and funicular routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and funicular, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and funicular timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Funicular line Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG, Bus line 261, Bus line 260.

  • Is there a direct funicular between Somerset West and Edgemead?

    No, you’ll have to take one funicular line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which funicular line goes from Somerset West to Edgemead?

    The Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG funicular line goes from Cape Town station near Somerset West in Strand to Adderley station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Adderley station near Edgemead in Bellville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Somerset West to Edgemead by funicular and bus?

    The total travel time between Somerset West in Strand and Edgemead in Bellville by funicular and bus is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the funicular near Somerset West to get to Edgemead?

    Get on the Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG funicular from the Cape Town station near Somerset West in Strand.

  • Where do I get off the funicular when travelling between Somerset West and Edgemead?

    Get off the funicular at the Adderley stop, which is closest to Edgemead in Bellville.

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