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How to get from Melkbosch to Khayelitsha by bus?

By bus

To get from Melkbosch to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 217 bus from Melkbosch station to Table View station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the D02 bus from Platform 12 Civic Centre station to Makabeni station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Bus - 217217
Bus - T01T01
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Melkbosch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melkbosch
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Table View
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Table View
    ID Table View
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Waterfront
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Platform 4 Civic Centre
    ID CCP04
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - D02D02
    Wait for bus
    D02
    Kuyasa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makabeni
    ID FAT099EB
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via T03, T01 and D02

To get from Melkbosch to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the T03 bus from Melkbosstrand station to Sunset Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the D02 bus from Platform 12 Civic Centre station to Makabeni station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to bus station
Bus - T03T03
Bus - T01T01
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Melkbosstrand

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melkbosstrand
    ID Melkbosstrand
    1.25 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunset Beach
    ID Sunset Beach
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Waterfront
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Platform 4 Civic Centre
    ID CCP04
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - D02D02
    Wait for bus
    D02
    Kuyasa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makabeni
    ID FAT099EB
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melkbosch to Khayelitsha

The distance between Melkbosch, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain is approximately 56.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melkbosch to Khayelitsha by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mitchells Plain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melkbosch

Melkbosch is located at Melkbosch, Mitchells Plain and the nearest public transport station is Atalantes.

Bus stations close to Melkbosch:

  • Atalantes
  • Atlantic Beach
  • Robben

Public transport stations close to Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

Khayelitsha is located at Spine Road, Mitchells Plain and the nearest public transport station is Ngcingcu.

Train stations close to Khayelitsha:

  • Khayelitsha
  • Nonkqubela
  • Kuyasa

Bus stations close to Khayelitsha:

  • Ngcingcu
  • Makabeni
  • Khwezi

Alternative route by bus via T03, T01 and D02

To get from Melkbosch to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the T03 bus from Melkbosstrand station to Sunset Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the D02 bus from Platform 12 Civic Centre station to Makabeni station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to bus station
Bus - T03T03
Bus - T01T01
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Melkbosstrand

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melkbosstrand
    ID Melkbosstrand
    1.25 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunset Beach
    ID Sunset Beach
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Waterfront
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Platform 4 Civic Centre
    ID CCP04
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - D02D02
    Wait for bus
    D02
    Kuyasa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makabeni
    ID FAT099EB
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melkbosch to Khayelitsha?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 217, Bus line T01, Bus line D02.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melkbosch to Khayelitsha?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line T03, Bus line T01, Bus line D02.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melkbosch and Khayelitsha?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melkbosch to Khayelitsha?

    The 217 bus line goes from Table View station near Melkbosch in Cape to Table View station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Table View station near Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melkbosch to Khayelitsha by bus?

    The total travel time between Melkbosch in Cape and Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain by bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melkbosch to get to Khayelitsha?

    Get on the 217 bus from the Table View stop near Melkbosch in Cape.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melkbosch and Khayelitsha?

    Get off the bus at the Table View stop, which is closest to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

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