How to get from Newlands to Edgemead by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Newlands to Edgemead in Bellville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Newlands 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 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Bus - 261261
Bus - 260260
Walk to Edgemead
Leaves from Newlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newlands
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salt River
    11 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 by bus and train via SOUTHERN LINE, 261 and 251

To get from Newlands to Edgemead in Bellville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Newlands station to Salt River station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the 251 bus from Omuramba station to Century Gate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Bus - 261261
Bus - 251251
Walk to Edgemead
Leaves from Newlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newlands
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salt River
    11 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
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Century City Rail
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Century Gate
    ID FCC001SB
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edgemead
    Walk to
    Edgemead
    Wedgewood Close
    2.41 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newlands to Edgemead

The distance between Newlands, Bellville and Edgemead, Bellville is approximately 17.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newlands 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 Newlands

Newlands is located at Newlands, Bellville and the nearest public transport station is Claremont.

Train stations close to Newlands:

  • Rosebank
  • Claremont
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Newlands:

  • Claremont

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHERN LINE, 261 and 251

To get from Newlands to Edgemead in Bellville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Newlands station to Salt River station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the 251 bus from Omuramba station to Century Gate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Bus - 261261
Bus - 251251
Walk to Edgemead
Leaves from Newlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newlands
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salt River
    11 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
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Century City Rail
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Century Gate
    ID FCC001SB
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edgemead
    Walk to
    Edgemead
    Wedgewood Close
    2.41 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newlands to Edgemead?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line 261, Bus line 260.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newlands to Edgemead?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line 261, Bus line 251.

  • Is there a direct train between Newlands and Edgemead?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newlands to Edgemead?

    The SOUTHERN LINE train line goes from Salt River station near Newlands in Wynberg 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 Newlands to Edgemead by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newlands in Wynberg and Edgemead in Bellville by train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHERN LINE train from the Salt River station near Newlands in Wynberg.

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

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

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