How long is the train from Cape Town to Claremont?

Direct trains from Cape Town to Claremont take about 20 min on the weekday timetable.

What time is the first train from Cape Town to Claremont?

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:15 and reaches Claremont at 05:35. On weekends it leaves at 05:30 and arrives at 05:54.

What time is the last train from Cape Town to Claremont?

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 19:00 and reaches Claremont at 19:20. On weekends it leaves at 16:25 and arrives at 16:49.

How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Claremont?

A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Claremont costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 10 km by rail (Zone 1) 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 Claremont on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 14 direct trains from Cape Town to Claremont, from 05:30 until 16:25.

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Cape Town to Claremont train times

41 direct trains run from Cape Town to Claremont on weekdays, from 05:15 until 19:00, and 14 on weekends. The trip takes about 20 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Claremont 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: 41 trains, 05:15 to 19:00

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Claremont	Journey	Train
05:15	05:35	20 min	0105
05:30	05:50	20 min	0107
05:45	06:05	20 min	0109
06:00	06:20	20 min	0111
06:15	06:35	20 min	0113
06:45	07:05	20 min	0115
07:00	07:20	20 min	0117
07:15	07:35	20 min	0119
07:30	07:50	20 min	0121
07:45	08:05	20 min	0123
08:05	08:25	20 min	0125
08:30	08:50	20 min	0127
09:00	09:20	20 min	0129
09:20	09:40	20 min	0131
10:00	10:20	20 min	0133
10:20	10:40	20 min	0135
11:00	11:20	20 min	0137
11:20	11:40	20 min	0139
12:00	12:20	20 min	0141
12:20	12:40	20 min	0143
13:00	13:20	20 min	0145
13:20	13:40	20 min	0147
14:00	14:20	20 min	0149
14:20	14:40	20 min	0151
15:00	15:20	20 min	0153
15:15	15:35	20 min	0155
15:30	15:50	20 min	0157
15:45	16:05	20 min	0159
16:00	16:20	20 min	0161
16:15	16:35	20 min	0163
16:30	16:50	20 min	0165
16:45	17:05	20 min	0167
17:00	17:20	20 min	0169
17:15	17:35	20 min	0171
17:30	17:50	20 min	0173
17:45	18:05	20 min	0175
18:00	18:20	20 min	0177
18:15	18:35	20 min	0179
18:30	18:50	20 min	0181
18:45	19:05	20 min	0183
19:00	19:20	20 min	0185

Weekends: 14 trains, 05:30 to 16:25

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Claremont	Journey	Train
05:30	05:54	24 min	0101
06:00	06:24	24 min	0103
06:40	07:04	24 min	0105
07:20	07:44	24 min	0107
08:00	08:24	24 min	0109
09:00	09:24	24 min	0111
10:00	10:24	24 min	0113
11:00	11:24	24 min	0115
12:00	12:24	24 min	0117
13:30	13:54	24 min	0119
14:10	14:34	24 min	0121
15:15	15:39	24 min	0123
16:00	16:24	24 min	0125
16:25	16:49	24 min	0127

Cape Town to Claremont ticket prices

About 10 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 1.

Ticket	Price
Single	R10
Return	R20
Weekly (Mon–Fri)	R60
Weekly (Mon–Sat)	R75
Monthly	R180

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 Claremont train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Claremont?: Direct trains from Cape Town to Claremont take about 20 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Claremont?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:15 and reaches Claremont at 05:35. On weekends it leaves at 05:30 and arrives at 05:54.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Claremont?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 19:00 and reaches Claremont at 19:20. On weekends it leaves at 16:25 and arrives at 16:49.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Claremont?: A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Claremont costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 10 km by rail (Zone 1) 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 Claremont on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 14 direct trains from Cape Town to Claremont, from 05:30 until 16:25.

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