How to get from Wellington to Simon Town by train?

By train

To get from Wellington to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the WORCESTER LINE train from Malan station to Cape Town station. Next, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Cape Town station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Train - WORCESTER LINEWORCESTER LINE
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Malan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wellington
  • 2
    Train - WORCESTER LINEWORCESTER LINE
    Wait for train
    WORCESTER LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    89 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to Simon Town
    Walk to
    Simon Town
    1.22 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via WORCESTER LINE and CAPE FLATS

To get from Wellington to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the WORCESTER LINE train from Malan station to Cape Town station. Next, take the CAPE FLATS train from Cape Town station to Heathfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Train - WORCESTER LINEWORCESTER LINE
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Malan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wellington
  • 2
    Train - WORCESTER LINEWORCESTER LINE
    Wait for train
    WORCESTER LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    89 min
  • 4
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heathfield
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to Simon Town
    Walk to
    Simon Town
    2.76 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Wellington to Simon Town

The distance between Wellington, Cape Town and Simon Town, Cape Town is approximately 99.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wellington 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 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

Alternative route by train via WORCESTER LINE and CAPE FLATS

To get from Wellington to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the WORCESTER LINE train from Malan station to Cape Town station. Next, take the CAPE FLATS train from Cape Town station to Heathfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Train - WORCESTER LINEWORCESTER LINE
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Malan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wellington
  • 2
    Train - WORCESTER LINEWORCESTER LINE
    Wait for train
    WORCESTER LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    89 min
  • 4
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heathfield
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to Simon Town
    Walk to
    Simon Town
    2.76 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line WORCESTER LINE, Bus line SOUTHERN LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line WORCESTER LINE, Bus line CAPE FLATS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

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

    The WORCESTER LINE train line goes from Cape Town station near Wellington to Retreat station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Retreat station near Simon Town in Cape Town

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

    The total travel time between Wellington and Simon Town in Cape Town by train is about 2 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the WORCESTER LINE train from the Cape Town station near Wellington in Cape Town.

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

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

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