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

From Athlone to Khayelitsha by bus and train

To get from Athlone to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CAPE FLATS train from Athlone station to Heathfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN LINE train and finally take the D02 bus from Platform 12 Civic Centre station to Makabeni station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athlone
  • 2
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heathfield
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    430 m • 6 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 Athlone to Khayelitsha

The distance between Athlone, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain is approximately 56.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone 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 Athlone

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

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Rondebosch
  • Lansdowne
  • Pinelands

Public transport stations close to Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

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

Train stations close to Khayelitsha:

  • Kuyasa
  • Khayelitsha
  • Chris Hani

Bus stations close to Khayelitsha:

  • Makabeni
  • Ngcingcu
  • Khwezi

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line CAPE FLATS, Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line D02.

  • Is there a direct train between Athlone and Khayelitsha?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athlone to Khayelitsha?

    The CAPE FLATS train line goes from Heathfield station near Athlone in Wynberg to Cape Town station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Cape Town station near Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

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

    The total travel time between Athlone in Wynberg and Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain by train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the CAPE FLATS train from the Heathfield station near Athlone in Wynberg.

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

    Get off the train at the Cape Town stop, which is closest to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.