How to get from Eastleigh to Kabete by bus?

By bus

To get from Eastleigh to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17AKY bus from Eastleigh station to St Teresa station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 46H bus and finally take the 118 bus from Koja Terminus station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Bus - 17AKY17AKY
Bus - 46H46H
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Eastleigh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eastleigh
  • 2
    Bus - 17AKY17AKY
    Wait for bus
    17AKY
    Kayole
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Teresa
    1 min
  • 4
    Bus - 46H46H
    Wait for bus
    46H
    Otc
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koja
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    54 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 46H and 118

To get from Eastleigh to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 46H bus from St.Teresa station to Koja station. Next, take the 118 bus from Koja Terminus station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 46H46H
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from St.Teresa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St.Teresa
    630 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 46H46H
    Wait for bus
    46H
    Otc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koja
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Eastleigh to Kabete

The distance between Eastleigh, Kikuyu and Kabete, Kikuyu is approximately 20.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eastleigh to Kabete by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kikuyu – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Eastleigh

Eastleigh is located at Eastleigh, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Garage Stage.

Bus stations close to Eastleigh:

  • Garage Stage
  • Mlango
  • Mlango Kubwa

Public transit stations close to Kabete, Kikuyu

Kabete is located at Kabete, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Kanyariri.

Bus stations close to Kabete:

  • Kanyariri
  • Modern Oil Service Station
  • Kamutii-Ini

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 46H and 118

To get from Eastleigh to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 46H bus from St.Teresa station to Koja station. Next, take the 118 bus from Koja Terminus station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 46H46H
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from St.Teresa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St.Teresa
    630 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 46H46H
    Wait for bus
    46H
    Otc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koja
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Eastleigh to Kabete?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 17AKY, Bus line 46H, Bus line 118.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Eastleigh to Kabete?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 46H, Bus line 118.

  • Is there a direct bus between Eastleigh and Kabete?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Eastleigh to Kabete?

    The 17AKY bus line goes from Kayole station near Eastleigh in Nairobi to St Teresa station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kabete station near Kabete in Kikuyu.

  • How long does it take to travel from Eastleigh to Kabete by bus?

    The total travel time between Eastleigh in Nairobi and Kabete in Kikuyu by bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Eastleigh to get to Kabete?

    Get on the 17AKY bus from the Kayole stop near Eastleigh in Nairobi.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Eastleigh and Kabete?

    Get off the bus at the Kabete stop, which is closest to Kabete in Kikuyu.

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