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How to get from Edison to University Of Cape Town by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Edison to University Of Cape Town in Wynberg, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 260 bus from Edison station to Quest station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Salt River station to Rondebosch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - 260260
Bus - 261261
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to University Of Cape Town
Leaves from Edison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Edison
  • 2
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Milnerton Lighthouse
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quest
    ID FTV064SB
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salt River Rail North
    ID FTV081WB
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salt River
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rondebosch
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to University Of Cape Town
    Walk to
    University Of Cape Town
    Engineering Mall
    1.79 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 251, 261 and SOUTHERN LINE

To get from Edison to University Of Cape Town in Wynberg, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from Century Gate station to Omuramba station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Salt River station to Rondebosch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Bus - 261261
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to University Of Cape Town
Leaves from Century Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Century Gate
    ID FCC001NB
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    13 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 - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rondebosch
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to University Of Cape Town
    Walk to
    University Of Cape Town
    Engineering Mall
    1.79 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edison to University Of Cape Town

The distance between Edison, Wynberg and University Of Cape Town, Wynberg is approximately 14.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edison to University Of Cape Town by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wynberg – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edison

Edison is located at Edison, Wynberg and the nearest public transport station is Waterstone.

Train stations close to Edison:

  • Century City

Bus stations close to Edison:

  • Waterstone
  • Bosmansdam
  • Namer

Public transport stations close to University Of Cape Town, Wynberg

University Of Cape Town is located at Engineering Mall, Wynberg and the nearest public transport station is Rondebosch.

Train stations close to University Of Cape Town:

  • Rondebosch
  • Rosebank
  • Mowbray

Alternative route by bus and train via 251, 261 and SOUTHERN LINE

To get from Edison to University Of Cape Town in Wynberg, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from Century Gate station to Omuramba station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Salt River station to Rondebosch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Bus - 261261
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to University Of Cape Town
Leaves from Century Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Century Gate
    ID FCC001NB
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    13 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 - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rondebosch
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to University Of Cape Town
    Walk to
    University Of Cape Town
    Engineering Mall
    1.79 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edison to University Of Cape Town?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 260, Bus line 261, Bus line SOUTHERN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edison to University Of Cape Town?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 261, Bus line SOUTHERN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Edison and University Of Cape Town?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Edison to University Of Cape Town?

    The 260 bus line goes from Milnerton Lighthouse station near Edison in Cape to Quest station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Quest station near University Of Cape Town in Wynberg.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edison to University Of Cape Town by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Edison in Cape and University Of Cape Town in Wynberg by bus and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Edison to get to University Of Cape Town?

    Get on the 260 bus from the Milnerton Lighthouse stop near Edison in Cape.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Edison and University Of Cape Town?

    Get off the bus at the Quest station, which is closest to University Of Cape Town in Wynberg.

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