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Cape Town to Blackheath train times

11 direct trains run from Cape Town to Blackheath on weekdays, from 05:55 until 18:10, and 5 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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Cape Town to Blackheath timetable

Every scheduled direct train on the Metrorail Southern Line timetable effective 2 February 2026. Trains can run late or be cancelled, so check commuter reports in the app before you leave.

Weekdays: 11 trains, 05:55 to 18:10
Departs Cape TownArrives BlackheathJourneyTrain
05:5507:071 h 12 min2303
06:4007:561 h 16 min3203
07:5509:071 h 12 min3205
08:3009:421 h 12 min2305
10:5512:071 h 12 min2307
12:1513:271 h 12 min2309
13:2514:371 h 12 min3211
15:4516:571 h 12 min3215
16:5418:111 h 17 min3217
17:3518:471 h 12 min2315
18:1019:221 h 12 min3219
Weekends: 5 trains, 05:45 to 12:15
Departs Cape TownArrives BlackheathJourneyTrain
05:4506:501 h 5 min2801
06:0507:191 h 14 min2361
08:1009:161 h 6 min2803
10:2011:261 h 6 min2805
12:1513:211 h 6 min2583

Cape Town to Blackheath 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

Cape Town to Blackheath train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Blackheath?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Blackheath take about 1 h 12 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Blackheath?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:55 and reaches Blackheath at 07:07. On weekends it leaves at 05:45 and arrives at 06:50.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Blackheath?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:10 and reaches Blackheath at 19:22. On weekends it leaves at 12:15 and arrives at 13:21.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Blackheath?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Blackheath 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 Cape Town to Blackheath on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 5 direct trains from Cape Town to Blackheath, from 05:45 until 12:15.

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