How to get from Malmesbury to Somerset West by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Malmesbury to Somerset West in Cape Town, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the T03 bus from Atlantis station to Omuramba station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Salt River station to Faure station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Bus - T03T03
Bus - 261261
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Somerset West
Leaves from Atlantis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Malmesbury
  • 2
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    65 min
  • 4
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salt River Rail North
    ID FTV081WB
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salt River
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Faure
    54 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerset West
    Walk to
    Somerset West
    3.48 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via T03, T01 and NORTHERN LINE STRAND

To get from Malmesbury to Somerset West in Cape Town, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the T03 bus from Atlantis station to Sunset Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Cape Town station to Faure station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Bus - T03T03
Bus - T01T01
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Somerset West
Leaves from Atlantis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Malmesbury
  • 2
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunset Beach
    ID Sunset Beach
    54 min
  • 4
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Waterfront
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Platform 4 Civic Centre
    ID CCP04
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    300 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Faure
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerset West
    Walk to
    Somerset West
    3.48 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Malmesbury to Somerset West

The distance between Malmesbury, Cape Town and Somerset West, Cape Town is approximately 86.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 245 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malmesbury to Somerset West by bus and 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 Malmesbury

Malmesbury is located at Malmesbury, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Wesfleur Hospital.

Bus stations close to Malmesbury:

  • Wesfleur Hospital
  • Reygersdal
  • Parkview

Public transport stations close to Somerset West, Cape Town

Somerset West is located at Somerset West, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Macassar.

Train stations close to Somerset West:

  • Faure
  • Chris Hani
  • Firgrove

Bus stations close to Somerset West:

  • Macassar

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via T03, T01 and NORTHERN LINE STRAND

To get from Malmesbury to Somerset West in Cape Town, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the T03 bus from Atlantis station to Sunset Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T01 bus and finally take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Cape Town station to Faure station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Bus - T03T03
Bus - T01T01
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Somerset West
Leaves from Atlantis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Malmesbury
  • 2
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunset Beach
    ID Sunset Beach
    54 min
  • 4
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Waterfront
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Platform 4 Civic Centre
    ID CCP04
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    300 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Faure
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerset West
    Walk to
    Somerset West
    3.48 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Malmesbury to Somerset West?

    The fastest way takes 245 minutes, using Bus line T03, Bus line 261, Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Malmesbury to Somerset West?

    The alternative route takes 225 minutes, using Bus line T03, Bus line T01, Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

  • Is there a direct bus between Malmesbury and Somerset West in Cape Town?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Malmesbury to Somerset West in Cape Town?

    The T03 bus line goes from Omuramba station near Malmesbury to Omuramba station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Omuramba station near Somerset West in Cape Town

  • How long does it take to travel from Malmesbury to Somerset West in Cape Town by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Malmesbury and Somerset West in Cape Town by bus and train is about 4 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Malmesbury to get to Somerset West in Cape Town?

    Get on the T03 bus from the Omuramba stop near Malmesbury in Cape Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Malmesbury and Somerset West in Cape Town?

    Get off the bus at the Omuramba station, which is closest to Somerset West in Cape Town.

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