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How to get from Melkbosch to Manenberg by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melkbosch to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 217 bus from Melkbosch station to Table View station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the CENTRAL LINE train from Cape Town station to Nyanga station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 217217
Bus - T01T01
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from Melkbosch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melkbosch
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Table View
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Table View
    ID Table View
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Waterfront
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Platform 4 Civic Centre
    ID CCP04
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    300 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nyanga
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manenberg
    Walk to
    Manenberg
    Renoster Walk
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 217, BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAP and CENTRAL LINE

To get from Melkbosch to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 217 bus from Melkbosch station to Water's Edge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAP bus and finally take the CENTRAL LINE train from Stock Road station to Nyanga station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Bus - 217217
Bus - BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAPBLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAP
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from Melkbosch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melkbosch
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Table View
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Water's Edge
    ID FMB020SB
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blaauwberg Ridge
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAPBLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAP
    Wait for bus
    BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAP
    Phillipi East Sap
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Phillipi East Sap
    ID 1217
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stock Road
    510 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nyanga
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Manenberg
    Walk to
    Manenberg
    Renoster Walk
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melkbosch to Manenberg

The distance between Melkbosch, Mitchells Plain and Manenberg, Mitchells Plain is approximately 49.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melkbosch to Manenberg 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 Melkbosch

Melkbosch is located at Melkbosch, Mitchells Plain and the nearest public transport station is Atalantes.

Bus stations close to Melkbosch:

  • Atalantes
  • Atlantic Beach
  • Robben

Public transport stations close to Manenberg, Mitchells Plain

Manenberg is located at Renoster Walk, Mitchells Plain and the nearest public transport station is Nyanga.

Train stations close to Manenberg:

  • Nyanga
  • Heideveld
  • Philippi

Alternative route by bus and train via 217, BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAP and CENTRAL LINE

To get from Melkbosch to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 217 bus from Melkbosch station to Water's Edge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAP bus and finally take the CENTRAL LINE train from Stock Road station to Nyanga station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Bus - 217217
Bus - BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAPBLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAP
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from Melkbosch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melkbosch
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Table View
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Water's Edge
    ID FMB020SB
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blaauwberg Ridge
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAPBLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAP
    Wait for bus
    BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAP
    Phillipi East Sap
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Phillipi East Sap
    ID 1217
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stock Road
    510 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nyanga
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Manenberg
    Walk to
    Manenberg
    Renoster Walk
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melkbosch to Manenberg?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 217, Bus line T01, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melkbosch to Manenberg?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 217, Bus line BLAAUWBERG RIDGE - PHILIPPI EAST SAP, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melkbosch and Manenberg?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melkbosch to Manenberg?

    The 217 bus line goes from Table View station near Melkbosch in Cape to Table View station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Table View station near Manenberg in Mitchells Plain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melkbosch to Manenberg by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melkbosch in Cape and Manenberg in Mitchells Plain by bus and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melkbosch to get to Manenberg?

    Get on the 217 bus from the Table View stop near Melkbosch in Cape.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melkbosch and Manenberg?

    Get off the bus at the Table View station, which is closest to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain.

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