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

From Drill to Manenberg by bus and train

To get from Drill to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from Drill 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 120 min.

120min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Bus - 261261
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from Drill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Drill
    ID FMG006SB
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    11 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 Drill to Manenberg by bus and train via 261 and CENTRAL LINE

To get from Drill to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain, take the 261 bus from Kiwu station to Castle station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Cape Town station to Nyanga station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 261261
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from Kiwu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kiwu
    ID MC04WB
    830 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castle
    ID FTV073WB
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nyanga
    32 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 Drill to Manenberg

The distance between Drill, Mitchells Plain and Manenberg, Mitchells Plain is approximately 34.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drill 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 Drill

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

Train stations close to Drill:

  • Century City

Bus stations close to Drill:

  • Drill
  • Bolt
  • Bosmansdam

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 Drill to Manenberg by bus and train via 261 and CENTRAL LINE

To get from Drill to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain, take the 261 bus from Kiwu station to Castle station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Cape Town station to Nyanga station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 261261
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from Kiwu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kiwu
    ID MC04WB
    830 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castle
    ID FTV073WB
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nyanga
    32 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 Drill to Manenberg?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 261, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 261, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Drill and Manenberg?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Drill to Manenberg?

    The 251 bus line goes from Drill station near Drill 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 Drill to Manenberg by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Drill in Cape and Manenberg in Mitchells Plain by bus and train is about 120 min.

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

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

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

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

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