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

By train

To get from Mitchells Plain to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mitchells Pl. station to Pinelands station. Next, take the CAPE FLATS train from Pinelands station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Mitchells Pl.

Step by Step

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

By bus and train

To get from Mitchells Plain to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the D04 bus from Mitchells Plain station to Civic Centre station. Next, take the CAPE FLATS train from Cape Town station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D04D04
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Mitchells Plain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mitchells Plain
    ID Mitchells Plain
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - D04D04
    Wait for bus
    D04
    Civic Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Centre
    ID Civic Centre
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Simon Town
    Walk to
    Simon Town
    1.22 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mitchells Plain to Simon Town

The distance between Mitchells Plain, Cape Town and Simon Town, Cape Town is approximately 39.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mitchells Plain to Simon Town 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 Mitchells Plain

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

Train stations close to Mitchells Plain:

  • Mitchells Pl.
  • Stock Road
  • Kapteinsklip

Bus stations close to Mitchells Plain:

  • Bontebok
  • Imperial
  • Kerrem

Public transport stations close to Simon Town, Cape Town

Simon Town is located at Simon Town, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Blue Route Center.

Train stations close to Simon Town:

  • Retreat
  • Steenberg
  • Heathfield

Bus stations close to Simon Town:

  • Blue Route Center
  • Retreat
  • Retreat Stn

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Mitchells Plain to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the D04 bus from Mitchells Plain station to Civic Centre station. Next, take the CAPE FLATS train from Cape Town station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D04D04
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Mitchells Plain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mitchells Plain
    ID Mitchells Plain
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - D04D04
    Wait for bus
    D04
    Civic Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Centre
    ID Civic Centre
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Simon Town
    Walk to
    Simon Town
    1.22 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL LINE, Bus line CAPE FLATS.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line D04, Bus line CAPE FLATS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Mitchells Plain and Simon Town in Cape Town by train is about 1 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the CENTRAL LINE train from the Mitchells Pl. station near Mitchells Plain in Cape Town.

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

    Get off the train at the Pinelands station, which is closest to Simon Town in Cape Town.

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