How to get from Somerset West to Khayelitsha by train?

By train

To get from Somerset West to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Somerset West station to Mutual station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mutual station to Khayelitsha station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Somerset West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Somerset West
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mutual
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Khayelitsha
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Somerset West to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Somerset West 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 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Somerset West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Somerset West
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    73 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
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Public transport directions from Somerset West to Khayelitsha

The distance between Somerset West, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain is approximately 66.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerset West to Khayelitsha by 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 Somerset West

Somerset West is located at Somerset West, Mitchells Plain and the nearest public transport station is Southey's Vines.

Train stations close to Somerset West:

  • Van Der Stel
  • Strand

Bus stations close to Somerset West:

  • Southey's Vines
  • Somerset West

Public transport stations close to Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

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

Train stations close to Khayelitsha:

  • Khayelitsha
  • Nonkqubela
  • Kuyasa

Bus stations close to Khayelitsha:

  • Ngcingcu
  • Khwezi
  • Makabeni

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Somerset West to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Somerset West 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 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Somerset West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Somerset West
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    73 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Somerset West to Khayelitsha?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Somerset West to Khayelitsha?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line D02.

  • Is there a direct train between Somerset West and Khayelitsha?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Somerset West to Khayelitsha?

    The NORTHERN LINE STRAND train line goes from Mutual station near Somerset West in Somerset West to Khayelitsha station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Khayelitsha station near Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Somerset West to Khayelitsha by train?

    The total travel time between Somerset West in Somerset West and Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain by train is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from the Mutual station near Somerset West in Somerset West.

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

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

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