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

From Somerset West to Edgemead by bus and train

To get from Somerset West to Edgemead in Bellville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Somerset West station to Salt River 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 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - 261261
Bus - 260260
Walk to Edgemead
Leaves from Somerset West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Somerset West
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salt River
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salt River Rail North
    ID FTV081EB
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Omuramba
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mansfield
    ID FTV063NB
    20 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
    2.06 km • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Somerset West to Edgemead by bus and train via NORTHERN LINE STRAND, T01 and 260

To get from Somerset West to Edgemead in Bellville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Somerset West station to Cape Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the 260 bus from Loxton West station to Emerald station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - T01T01
Bus - 260260
Walk to Edgemead
Leaves from Somerset West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Somerset West
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 3 Civic Centre
    ID CCP03
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Usasaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodbridge
    ID Woodbridge
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Loxton West
    ID FTV061EB
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Victoria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald
    ID FTV069SB
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Edgemead
    Walk to
    Edgemead
    Wedgewood Close
    2.06 km • 27 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 56.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerset West to Edgemead by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bellville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Somerset West

Somerset West is located at Somerset West, Bellville 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 Edgemead, Bellville

Edgemead is located at Wedgewood Close, Bellville and the nearest public transport station is Monte Vista.

Train stations close to Edgemead:

  • Monte Vista
  • Akasia Park
  • Century City

Alternative route from Somerset West to Edgemead by bus and train via NORTHERN LINE STRAND, T01 and 260

To get from Somerset West to Edgemead in Bellville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Somerset West station to Cape Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the 260 bus from Loxton West station to Emerald station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - T01T01
Bus - 260260
Walk to Edgemead
Leaves from Somerset West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Somerset West
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 3 Civic Centre
    ID CCP03
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Usasaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodbridge
    ID Woodbridge
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Loxton West
    ID FTV061EB
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Victoria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald
    ID FTV069SB
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Edgemead
    Walk to
    Edgemead
    Wedgewood Close
    2.06 km • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line 261, Bus line 260.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Somerset West to Edgemead?

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line T01, Bus line 260.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Somerset West to Edgemead?

    The NORTHERN LINE STRAND train line goes from Salt River station near Somerset West in Somerset West to Salt River Rail North station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Salt River Rail North station near Edgemead in Bellville.

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

    The total travel time between Somerset West in Somerset West and Edgemead in Bellville by train and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from the Salt River station near Somerset West in Somerset West.

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

    Get off the train at the Salt River Rail North stop, which is closest to Edgemead in Bellville.

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