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How to get from Waterford to Khayelitsha by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Waterford to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from Waterford station to Omuramba station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the CENTRAL LINE train from Esplanade station to Khayelitsha station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Bus - 261261
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Waterford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterford
    ID FCC004NB
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davison
    ID FTV076WB
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Esplanade
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Khayelitsha
    49 min
  • 9
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Waterford to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 251 bus from Waterford station to Omuramba station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 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 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Bus - 261261
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Waterford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterford
    ID FCC004NB
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adderley
    ID Adderley
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    680 m • 9 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 Waterford to Khayelitsha

The distance between Waterford, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain is approximately 51.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterford to Khayelitsha by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mitchells Plain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Waterford

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

Train stations close to Waterford:

  • Century City
  • Kentemade
  • Akasia Park

Bus stations close to Waterford:

  • Waterford
  • Waterview
  • Canal Walk 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

By bus

To get from Waterford to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 251 bus from Waterford station to Omuramba station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 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 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Bus - 261261
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Waterford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterford
    ID FCC004NB
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adderley
    ID Adderley
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    680 m • 9 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 Waterford to Khayelitsha?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 261, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 261, Bus line D02.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waterford and Khayelitsha?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waterford to Khayelitsha?

    The 251 bus line goes from Waterford station near Waterford in Cape to Omuramba station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Omuramba station near Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterford to Khayelitsha by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Waterford in Cape and Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain by bus and train is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 251 bus from the Waterford stop near Waterford in Cape.

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

    Get off the bus at the Omuramba station, which is closest to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

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