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

From First to Manenberg by bus and train

To get from First to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from First station to Omuramba station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the CENTRAL LINE train from Esplanade station to Nyanga station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Bus - 261261
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from First

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First
    ID FMG003NB
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davison
    ID FTV076WB
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Esplanade
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nyanga
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manenberg
    Walk to
    Manenberg
    Renoster Walk
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from First to Manenberg by bus and train via 261 and CENTRAL LINE

To get from First to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain, take the 261 bus from Omuramba station to Davison station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Esplanade station to Nyanga station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 261261
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from Omuramba

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    1.39 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davison
    ID FTV076WB
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Esplanade
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nyanga
    28 min
  • 7
    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 First to Manenberg

The distance between First, Mitchells Plain and Manenberg, Mitchells Plain is approximately 32.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from First 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 First

First is located at First, Mitchells Plain and the nearest public transport station is Marconi.

Bus stations close to First:

  • Marconi
  • Bolt
  • First

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from First to Manenberg by bus and train via 261 and CENTRAL LINE

To get from First to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain, take the 261 bus from Omuramba station to Davison station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Esplanade station to Nyanga station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 261261
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from Omuramba

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    1.39 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davison
    ID FTV076WB
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Esplanade
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nyanga
    28 min
  • 7
    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 First to Manenberg?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 261, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 261, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between First and Manenberg?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from First to Manenberg?

    The 251 bus line goes from First station near First in Cape to Omuramba station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Omuramba station near Manenberg in Mitchells Plain.

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

    The total travel time between First in Cape and Manenberg in Mitchells Plain by bus and train is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 251 bus from the First stop near First in Cape.

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

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

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