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

By bus and train

To get from Observatory to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Salt River 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 26 min.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Salt River

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salt River
    1.53 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    7 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 Observatory to Khayelitsha

The distance between Observatory, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain is approximately 33.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Observatory 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 Observatory

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

Train stations close to Observatory:

  • Mowbray
  • Rosebank
  • Koeberg Rd

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL LINE, Bus line D02.

  • Is there a direct train between Observatory and Khayelitsha?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Observatory to Khayelitsha?

    The CENTRAL LINE train line goes from Salt River station near Observatory in Goodwood to Cape Town station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cape Town station near Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

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

    The total travel time between Observatory in Goodwood and Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the CENTRAL LINE train from the Salt River station near Observatory in Goodwood.

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

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

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