How to get from Simon Town to Malmesbury by bus and train?

From Simon Town to Malmesbury by bus and train

To get from Simon Town to Malmesbury in Cape Town, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Retreat station to Salt River station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the T03 bus from Omuramba station to Atlantis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Bus - 261261
Bus - T03T03
Leaves from Retreat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Retreat
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salt River
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salt River Rail North
    ID FTV081EB
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Omuramba
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Atlantis
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Atlantis
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantis
    ID Atlantis
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Simon Town to Malmesbury by bus and train via SOUTHERN LINE, T01 and T03

To get from Simon Town to Malmesbury in Cape Town, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Retreat station to Cape Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the T03 bus from Racecourse station to Atlantis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Bus - T01T01
Bus - T03T03
Leaves from Retreat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Retreat
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 3 Civic Centre
    ID CCP03
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Usasaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Racecourse
    ID Racecourse
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Atlantis
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Atlantis
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantis
    ID Atlantis
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Cape Town.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Simon Town to Malmesbury

The distance between Simon Town, Cape Town and Malmesbury, Cape Town is approximately 63.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Simon Town to Malmesbury by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cape Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Simon Town

Simon Town is located at Simon Town, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Retreat.

Train stations close to Simon Town:

  • Heathfield
  • Retreat
  • Dieprivier

Bus stations close to Simon Town:

  • Retreat
  • Retreat Stn

Public transport stations close to Malmesbury, Cape Town

Malmesbury is located at Malmesbury, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Atlantis.

Bus stations close to Malmesbury:

  • Atlantis
  • Wesfleur Hospital
  • Parkview

Related Routes

Alternative route from Simon Town to Malmesbury by bus and train via SOUTHERN LINE, T01 and T03

To get from Simon Town to Malmesbury in Cape Town, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Retreat station to Cape Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the T03 bus from Racecourse station to Atlantis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Bus - T01T01
Bus - T03T03
Leaves from Retreat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Retreat
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 3 Civic Centre
    ID CCP03
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Usasaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Racecourse
    ID Racecourse
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Atlantis
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Atlantis
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantis
    ID Atlantis
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Simon Town to Malmesbury?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line 261, Bus line T03.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Simon Town to Malmesbury?

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line T01, Bus line T03.

  • Is there a direct train between Simon Town and Malmesbury in Cape Town?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Simon Town to Malmesbury in Cape Town?

    The SOUTHERN LINE train line goes from Retreat station near Simon Town to Salt River station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Salt River station near Malmesbury in Cape Town

  • How long does it take to travel from Simon Town to Malmesbury in Cape Town by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Simon Town and Malmesbury in Cape Town by train and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Simon Town to get to Malmesbury in Cape Town?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Simon Town and Malmesbury in Cape Town?

    Get off the train at the Salt River stop, which is closest to Malmesbury in Cape Town.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps