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How to get from Mitchells Plain to Strand by bus and funicular?

By bus and funicular

To get from Mitchells Plain to Strand in Cape Town, take the D04 bus from Mitchells Plain station to Civic Centre station. Next, take the MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW funicular from Cape Town station to Somerset West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D04D04
Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
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 funicular station
    Walk to funicular station
    Cape Town
    410 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Wait for funicular
    MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Umtata
  • 6
    Ride to funicular station Somerset West
    Ride to funicular station
    Somerset West
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By funicular and train

To get from Mitchells Plain to Strand in Cape Town, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mitchells Pl. station to Cape Town station. Next, take the MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW funicular from Cape Town station to Somerset West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
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
    Cape Town
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to funicular station
    Walk to funicular station
    Cape Town
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Wait for funicular
    MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Umtata
  • 6
    Ride to funicular station Somerset West
    Ride to funicular station
    Somerset West
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mitchells Plain to Strand

The distance between Mitchells Plain, Cape Town and Strand, Cape Town is approximately 78 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mitchells Plain to Strand by bus and funicular, 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 Strand, Cape Town

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

Funicular stations close to Strand:

  • Somerset West

By funicular and train

To get from Mitchells Plain to Strand in Cape Town, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mitchells Pl. station to Cape Town station. Next, take the MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW funicular from Cape Town station to Somerset West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
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
    Cape Town
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to funicular station
    Walk to funicular station
    Cape Town
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Wait for funicular
    MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Umtata
  • 6
    Ride to funicular station Somerset West
    Ride to funicular station
    Somerset West
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line D04, Bus line MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL LINE, Bus line MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mitchells Plain and Strand in Cape Town?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one funicular line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mitchells Plain to Strand in Cape Town?

    The D04 bus line goes from Mitchells Plain station near Mitchells Plain to Civic Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one funicular line till Civic Centre station near Strand in Cape Town

  • How long does it take to travel from Mitchells Plain to Strand in Cape Town by bus and funicular?

    The total travel time between Mitchells Plain and Strand in Cape Town by bus and funicular is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mitchells Plain to get to Strand in Cape Town?

    Get on the D04 bus from the Mitchells Plain stop near Mitchells Plain in Cape Town.

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

    Get off the bus at the Civic Centre station, which is closest to Strand in Cape Town.

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