How to get from Mitchells Plain to Somerset West by train?

From Mitchells Plain to Somerset West by train

To get from Mitchells Plain to Somerset West in Cape Town, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mitchells Pl. station to Maitland station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Maitland station to Faure station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Somerset West
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
    Maitland
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Faure
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to Somerset West
    Walk to
    Somerset West
    3.48 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mitchells Plain to Somerset West by bus and train

To get from Mitchells Plain to Somerset West in Cape Town, take the D04 bus from Mitchells Plain station to Civic Centre station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Cape Town station to Faure station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D04D04
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Somerset West
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 - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Faure
    61 min
  • 7
    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 Mitchells Plain to Somerset West

The distance between Mitchells Plain, Cape Town and Somerset West, Cape Town is approximately 61.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mitchells Plain to Somerset West 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 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

From Mitchells Plain to Somerset West by bus and train

To get from Mitchells Plain to Somerset West in Cape Town, take the D04 bus from Mitchells Plain station to Civic Centre station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Cape Town station to Faure station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D04D04
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Somerset West
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 - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Faure
    61 min
  • 7
    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 Mitchells Plain to Somerset West?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL LINE, Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line D04, Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Mitchells Plain and Somerset West in Cape Town by train is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

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

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