How to get from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain by train?

By train

To get from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain in Cape Town, take the CAPE FLATS train from Retreat station to Pinelands station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Pinelands station to Mitchells Pl. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Walk to train station
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Mitchells Plain
Leaves from Retreat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Retreat
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pinelands
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mitchells Pl.
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Mitchells Plain
    Walk to
    Mitchells Plain
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SOUTHERN LINE and CENTRAL LINE

To get from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain in Cape Town, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Retreat station to Salt River station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Salt River station to Mitchells Pl. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Mitchells Plain
Leaves from Retreat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Retreat
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salt River
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mitchells Pl.
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Mitchells Plain
    Walk to
    Mitchells Plain
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain

The distance between Simon Town, Cape Town and Mitchells Plain, Cape Town is approximately 39.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cape Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Simon Town

Simon Town is located at Simon Town, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Retreat.

Train stations close to Simon Town:

  • Heathfield
  • Retreat
  • Dieprivier

Bus stations close to Simon Town:

  • Retreat
  • Retreat Stn

Public transport stations close to Mitchells Plain, Cape Town

Mitchells Plain is located at Mitchells Plain, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Town Centre.

Train stations close to Mitchells Plain:

  • Mitchells Pl.
  • Lentegeur
  • Kapteinsklip

Bus stations close to Mitchells Plain:

  • Town Centre
  • Mitchells Plain
  • Pontiac

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via SOUTHERN LINE and CENTRAL LINE

To get from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain in Cape Town, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Retreat station to Salt River station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Salt River station to Mitchells Pl. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Mitchells Plain
Leaves from Retreat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Retreat
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salt River
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mitchells Pl.
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Mitchells Plain
    Walk to
    Mitchells Plain
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line CAPE FLATS, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Simon Town and Mitchells Plain in Cape Town?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain in Cape Town?

    The CAPE FLATS train line goes from Retreat station near Simon Town to Pinelands station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Mitchells Plain station near Mitchells Plain in Cape Town

  • How long does it take to travel from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain in Cape Town by train?

    The total travel time between Simon Town and Mitchells Plain in Cape Town by train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Simon Town to get to Mitchells Plain in Cape Town?

    Get on the CAPE FLATS train from the Retreat station near Simon Town in Cape Town.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Simon Town and Mitchells Plain in Cape Town?

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

  • When is the last bus from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain in Cape Town?

    The last bus from Simon Town to Mitchells Plain in Cape Town is the Blue Route Centre - Town Centre line. It leaves the Blue Route Center stop at 17:30.

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