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How to get from Pelican to Khayelitsha by bus?

By bus

To get from Pelican to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 230 bus from Pelican station to Melkbosstrand station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 217 bus and finally take the BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - HARARE bus from Blaauwberg Ridge station to Harare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Bus - 230230
Bus - 217217
Bus - BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - HARAREBLAAUWBERG RIDGE - HARARE
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Pelican

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pelican
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Waratah
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melkbosstrand
    ID Melkbosstrand
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Table View
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Water's Edge
    ID FMB020SB
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blaauwberg Ridge
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - HARAREBLAAUWBERG RIDGE - HARARE
    Wait for bus
    BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - HARARE
    Harare
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harare
    ID 1117
    80 min
  • 9
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    2.17 km • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Pelican to Khayelitsha

The distance between Pelican, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain is approximately 49.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pelican 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 Pelican

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

Bus stations close to Pelican:

  • Pelican
  • Riebeeckstrand
  • Hoffe North

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 230, Bus line 217, Bus line BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - HARARE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pelican and Khayelitsha?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pelican to Khayelitsha?

    The 230 bus line goes from Waratah station near Pelican in Malmesbury to Melkbosstrand station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Melkbosstrand station near Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

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

    The total travel time between Pelican in Malmesbury and Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain by bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 230 bus from the Waratah stop near Pelican in Malmesbury.

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

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

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