How to get from Simon Town to Somerset West by train?

By train

To get from Simon Town to Somerset West in Cape Town, take the CAPE FLATS train from Retreat 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 29 min.

149min
Walk to train station
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Somerset West
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
    Maitland
    31 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

Alternative route by train via SOUTHERN LINE and NORTHERN LINE STRAND

To get from Simon Town to Somerset West in Cape Town, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Retreat station to Salt River station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Salt River station to Faure station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Somerset West
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 - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Faure
    54 min
  • 6
    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 Simon Town to Somerset West

The distance between Simon Town, Cape Town and Somerset West, Cape Town is approximately 54.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Simon Town 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 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 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 train via SOUTHERN LINE and NORTHERN LINE STRAND

To get from Simon Town to Somerset West in Cape Town, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Retreat station to Salt River station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Salt River station to Faure station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Somerset West
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 - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Faure
    54 min
  • 6
    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 Simon Town to Somerset West?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line CAPE FLATS, Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

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

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

  • Is there a direct train between Simon Town and Somerset West 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 Simon Town to Somerset West in Cape Town?

    The CAPE FLATS train line goes from Retreat station near Simon Town 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 Simon Town to Somerset West in Cape Town by train?

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

  • Where do I get on the train near Simon Town to get to Somerset West 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 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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