How to get from Lakeside to Khayelitsha by train?

By train

To get from Lakeside to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Lakeside 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 17 min.

137min
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Lakeside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lakeside
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    43 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

By bus and train

To get from Lakeside to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Lakeside station to Cape Town station. Next, take the D01 bus from Platform 12 Civic Centre station to Vuyani station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Bus - D01D01
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Lakeside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lakeside
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - D01D01
    Wait for bus
    D01
    Kuyasa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vuyani
    ID Vuyani
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lakeside to Khayelitsha

The distance between Lakeside, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain is approximately 57.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lakeside 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 Lakeside

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

Train stations close to Lakeside:

  • Retreat
  • False Bay
  • Muizenberg

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 bus and train

To get from Lakeside to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Lakeside station to Cape Town station. Next, take the D01 bus from Platform 12 Civic Centre station to Vuyani station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Bus - D01D01
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Lakeside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lakeside
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - D01D01
    Wait for bus
    D01
    Kuyasa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vuyani
    ID Vuyani
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line D01.

  • Is there a direct train between Lakeside and Khayelitsha?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lakeside to Khayelitsha?

    The SOUTHERN LINE train line goes from Cape Town station near Lakeside in Simon Town 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 Lakeside to Khayelitsha by train?

    The total travel time between Lakeside in Simon Town and Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain by train is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHERN LINE train from the Cape Town station near Lakeside in Simon Town.

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

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

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