Cape Town Metrorail / Northern Line
Avondale to Cape Town train times
13 direct trains run from Avondale to Cape Town on weekdays, from 06:13 until 19:03, and 6 on weekends. The trip takes about 47 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.
AVD to CPT
Northern Line
Tuesday, 13 October
Avondale to Cape Town timetable
Every scheduled direct train on the Metrorail Northern Line timetable effective 10 March 2025. Trains can run late or be cancelled, so check commuter reports in the app before you leave.
Avondale to Cape Town ticket prices
About 17 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 2.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Single | R12 |
| Return | R24 |
| Weekly (Mon–Fri) | R70 |
| Weekly (Mon–Sat) | R80 |
| Monthly | R220 |
- Off-peak (09:00–14:00): 40% off single and return tickets.
- Pensioners and military veterans: 50% off single and return tickets off-peak.
- Scholars in full uniform: 50% off single and return tickets at any time.
Estimated from PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025 and the distance by rail. Confirm at the ticket office. All Metrorail ticket prices
Avondale to Cape Town train questions
- How long is the train from Avondale to Cape Town?
- Direct trains from Avondale to Cape Town take about 47 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 35 min.
- What time is the first train from Avondale to Cape Town?
- On weekdays the first direct train leaves Avondale at 06:13 and reaches Cape Town at 07:00. On weekends it leaves at 06:58 and arrives at 07:45.
- What time is the last train from Avondale to Cape Town?
- On weekdays the last direct train leaves Avondale at 19:03 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 13:28 and arrives at 14:15.
- How much is a train ticket from Avondale to Cape Town?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Avondale to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 17 km by rail (Zone 2) under PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025. Off-peak single and return tickets (09:00–14:00) are 40% cheaper.
- Do trains run from Avondale to Cape Town on weekends?
- Yes. The weekend timetable has 6 direct trains from Avondale to Cape Town, from 06:58 until 13:28.
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