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Blackheath to Cape Town train times

16 direct trains run from Blackheath to Cape Town on weekdays, from 05:08 until 18:38, and 12 on weekends. The trip takes about 1 h 12 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Blackheath 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.

Weekdays: 16 trains, 05:08 to 18:38
Departs BlackheathArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
05:0806:201 h 12 min2300
06:1807:301 h 12 min3234
06:5308:051 h 12 min3400
07:4809:051 h 17 min3402
08:2309:1047 min2304
09:2310:501 h 27 min3206
11:5813:101 h 12 min3210
12:4313:551 h 12 min2308
14:1815:401 h 22 min3212
14:5816:101 h 12 min3408
14:5816:101 h 12 min2310
16:0317:151 h 12 min3214
17:0818:201 h 12 min3410
17:0818:201 h 12 min3216
18:3819:501 h 12 min3412
18:3819:501 h 12 min3218
Weekends: 12 trains, 05:28 to 15:28
Departs BlackheathArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
05:2806:381 h 10 min2800
05:5307:051 h 12 min3200
05:5307:051 h 12 min3300
06:2507:371 h 12 min2612
07:4808:591 h 11 min7302
08:2509:371 h 12 min3564
09:4811:001 h 12 min7364
10:4411:571 h 13 min3641
11:4813:001 h 12 min7564
13:1314:251 h 12 min3608
13:3814:501 h 12 min7806
15:2816:401 h 12 min3210

Blackheath to Cape Town ticket prices

About 29 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 2.

TicketPrice
SingleR12
ReturnR24
Weekly (Mon–Fri)R70
Weekly (Mon–Sat)R80
MonthlyR220
  • 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

Blackheath to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Blackheath to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Blackheath to Cape Town take about 1 h 12 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 47 min.
What time is the first train from Blackheath to Cape Town?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Blackheath at 05:08 and reaches Cape Town at 06:20. On weekends it leaves at 05:28 and arrives at 06:38.
What time is the last train from Blackheath to Cape Town?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Blackheath at 18:38 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 15:28 and arrives at 16:40.
How much is a train ticket from Blackheath to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Blackheath to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 29 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 Blackheath to Cape Town on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 12 direct trains from Blackheath to Cape Town, from 05:28 until 15:28.

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