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

By bus and train

To get from Southfield to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, take the CAPE FLATS train from Southfield station to Cape Town station. Next, take the D02 bus from Platform 12 Civic Centre station to Makabeni station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Southfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southfield
  • 2
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - D02D02
    Wait for bus
    D02
    Kuyasa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makabeni
    ID FAT099EB
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Southfield to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Steurhof station to Cape Town station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Cape Town station to Khayelitsha station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Steurhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Steurhof
    1.59 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Khayelitsha
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southfield to Khayelitsha

The distance between Southfield, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain is approximately 48.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southfield 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 Southfield

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

Train stations close to Southfield:

  • Wittebome
  • Dieprivier
  • Steurhof

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

Related Routes

By train

To get from Southfield to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Steurhof station to Cape Town station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Cape Town station to Khayelitsha station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Steurhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Steurhof
    1.59 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Khayelitsha
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line CAPE FLATS, Bus line D02.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Southfield and Khayelitsha?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southfield to Khayelitsha?

    The CAPE FLATS train line goes from Cape Town station near Southfield in Wynberg to Platform 12 Civic Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Platform 12 Civic Centre station near Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

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

    The total travel time between Southfield in Wynberg and Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain by train and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southfield to get to Khayelitsha?

    Get on the CAPE FLATS train from the Cape Town station near Southfield in Wynberg.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southfield and Khayelitsha?

    Get off the train at the Platform 12 Civic Centre stop, which is closest to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

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