How to get from Thornton to Manenberg by train?

By train

To get from Thornton to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Thornton station to Mutual station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mutual station to Nyanga station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min.

35min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from Thornton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mutual
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nyanga
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Manenberg
    Walk to
    Manenberg
    Renoster Walk
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via CENTRAL LINE

Take one direct train from Thornton to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain: take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mutual station to Nyanga station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from Mutual

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mutual
    1.8 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nyanga
    19 min
  • 4
    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 Thornton to Manenberg

The distance between Thornton, Mitchells Plain and Manenberg, Mitchells Plain is approximately 13.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton to Manenberg by 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 Thornton

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

Train stations close to Thornton:

  • Langa
  • Goodwood
  • Vasco

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 by train via CENTRAL LINE

Take one direct train from Thornton to Manenberg in Mitchells Plain: take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mutual station to Nyanga station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Manenberg
Leaves from Mutual

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mutual
    1.8 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nyanga
    19 min
  • 4
    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 Thornton to Manenberg?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Thornton and Manenberg?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thornton to Manenberg?

    The NORTHERN LINE STRAND train line goes from Mutual station near Thornton in Wynberg to Nyanga station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Manenberg station near Manenberg in Mitchells Plain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thornton to Manenberg by train?

    The total travel time between Thornton in Wynberg and Manenberg in Mitchells Plain by train is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Thornton to get to Manenberg?

    Get on the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from the Mutual station near Thornton in Wynberg.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Thornton and Manenberg?

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

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