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Brackenfell to Cape Town train times

19 direct trains run from Brackenfell to Cape Town on weekdays, from 04:41 until 18:16, and 9 on weekends. The trip takes about 1 h 4 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Brackenfell 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: 19 trains, 04:41 to 18:16
Departs BrackenfellArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
04:4105:451 h 4 min2500
05:4706:501 h 3 min3500
06:1607:301 h 14 min3200
06:5208:051 h 13 min2630
07:2508:351 h 10 min3202
07:3208:351 h 3 min3504
08:0609:101 h 4 min2506
09:0110:051 h 4 min3204
09:0110:051 h 4 min2508
09:4610:501 h 4 min2510
11:0112:051 h 4 min3208
11:0112:051 h 4 min2562
11:3212:361 h 4 min3506
13:2114:251 h 4 min2514
14:3615:401 h 4 min2516
15:3616:401 h 4 min2518
16:1217:151 h 3 min3508
16:4117:451 h 4 min2520
18:1619:201 h 4 min2526
Weekends: 9 trains, 05:39 to 11:57
Departs BrackenfellArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
05:3906:401 h 1 min2500
05:5607:021 h 6 min3500
06:4707:501 h 3 min2432
08:2709:331 h 6 min3502
08:5810:041 h 6 min3504
09:2510:251 h3024
11:2512:351 h 10 min3704
11:2513:302 h 5 min2506
11:5713:031 h 6 min3508

Brackenfell to Cape Town ticket prices

About 26 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

Brackenfell to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Brackenfell to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Brackenfell to Cape Town take about 1 h 4 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 1 h 3 min.
What time is the first train from Brackenfell to Cape Town?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Brackenfell at 04:41 and reaches Cape Town at 05:45. On weekends it leaves at 05:39 and arrives at 06:40.
What time is the last train from Brackenfell to Cape Town?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Brackenfell at 18:16 and reaches Cape Town at 19:20. On weekends it leaves at 11:57 and arrives at 13:03.
How much is a train ticket from Brackenfell to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Brackenfell to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 26 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 Brackenfell to Cape Town on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 9 direct trains from Brackenfell to Cape Town, from 05:39 until 11:57.

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