Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line
Cape Town to Glencairn train times
13 direct trains run from Cape Town to Glencairn on weekdays, from 05:45 until 18:15, and 2 on weekends. The trip takes about 1 h 17 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.
CPT to GLC
Southern Line
Tuesday, 13 October
Cape Town to Glencairn 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.
Cape Town to Glencairn ticket prices
About 33 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
Cape Town to Glencairn train questions
- How long is the train from Cape Town to Glencairn?
- Direct trains from Cape Town to Glencairn take about 1 h 17 min on the weekday timetable.
- What time is the first train from Cape Town to Glencairn?
- On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:45 and reaches Glencairn at 07:02. On weekends it leaves at 14:10 and arrives at 15:27.
- What time is the last train from Cape Town to Glencairn?
- On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:15 and reaches Glencairn at 19:32. On weekends it leaves at 15:15 and arrives at 16:32.
- How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Glencairn?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Glencairn costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 33 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 Glencairn on weekends?
- Yes. The weekend timetable has 2 direct trains from Cape Town to Glencairn, from 14:10 until 15:15.
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