How to get from Thornton to Milnerton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Thornton to Milnerton in Cape, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Thornton station to Salt River station. Next, take the 261 bus from Salt River Rail North station to Quest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - 261261
Walk to Milnerton
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
    Salt River
    13 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
    Quest
    ID FTV064NB
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Milnerton
    Walk to
    Milnerton
    Quest Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN LINE STRAND and T01

To get from Thornton to Milnerton in Cape, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Thornton station to Cape Town station. Next, take the T01 bus from Platform 3 Civic Centre station to Woodbridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - T01T01
Walk to Milnerton
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
    Cape Town
    21 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
    Woodbridge
    ID Woodbridge
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Milnerton
    Walk to
    Milnerton
    Quest Road
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thornton to Milnerton

The distance between Thornton, Cape and Milnerton, Cape is approximately 12.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton to Milnerton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cape – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Thornton

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

Train stations close to Thornton:

  • Langa
  • Goodwood
  • Vasco

Public transport stations close to Milnerton, Cape

Milnerton is located at Quest Road, Cape and the nearest public transport station is Quest.

Train stations close to Milnerton:

  • Century City
  • Akasia Park
  • Kentemade

Bus stations close to Milnerton:

  • Quest
  • Mansfield
  • Loxton East

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN LINE STRAND and T01

To get from Thornton to Milnerton in Cape, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Thornton station to Cape Town station. Next, take the T01 bus from Platform 3 Civic Centre station to Woodbridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - T01T01
Walk to Milnerton
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
    Cape Town
    21 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
    Woodbridge
    ID Woodbridge
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Milnerton
    Walk to
    Milnerton
    Quest Road
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thornton to Milnerton?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line 261.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line T01.

  • Is there a direct train between Thornton and Milnerton?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thornton to Milnerton?

    The NORTHERN LINE STRAND train line goes from Salt River station near Thornton in Wynberg to Salt River Rail North station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Milnerton station near Milnerton in Cape.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thornton to Milnerton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Thornton in Wynberg and Milnerton in Cape by train and bus is about 56 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Milnerton stop, which is closest to Milnerton in Cape.

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