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Cape Town to Goodwood train times

22 direct trains run from Cape Town to Goodwood on weekdays, from 05:20 until 18:42, and 12 on weekends. The trip takes about 26 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Goodwood 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: 22 trains, 05:20 to 18:42
Departs Cape TownArrives GoodwoodJourneyTrain
05:2005:4424 min2501
05:5506:2126 min2303
06:3006:5626 min2505
07:1007:3626 min2507
07:5508:2126 min3205
08:3008:5626 min2305
09:1009:3626 min2561
10:1010:3626 min3503
10:5511:2126 min2307
11:3011:5626 min2513
12:1512:4126 min2309
12:4513:1126 min2515
13:2513:5126 min3211
14:0014:2626 min2517
14:3515:0126 min2563
15:1015:3626 min3509
15:4516:1126 min3215
16:1816:4426 min2519
16:5017:1626 min2567
17:3518:0126 min2315
18:1018:3626 min3219
18:4219:0826 min2523
Weekends: 12 trains, 05:29 to 13:50
Departs Cape TownArrives GoodwoodJourneyTrain
05:2905:5223 min2501
05:4506:0823 min2801
06:0506:2924 min2361
07:0907:3223 min3501
07:5508:1823 min2503
08:1008:3323 min2803
09:0609:2923 min2505
10:2010:4323 min2805
11:0511:2823 min2507
12:1012:3323 min2807
12:1512:3823 min2583
13:5014:1323 min2651

Cape Town to Goodwood ticket prices

About 11 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 1.

TicketPrice
SingleR10
ReturnR20
Weekly (Mon–Fri)R60
Weekly (Mon–Sat)R75
MonthlyR180
  • 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 Goodwood train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Goodwood?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Goodwood take about 26 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 24 min.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Goodwood?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:20 and reaches Goodwood at 05:44. On weekends it leaves at 05:29 and arrives at 05:52.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Goodwood?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:42 and reaches Goodwood at 19:08. On weekends it leaves at 13:50 and arrives at 14:13.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Goodwood?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Goodwood costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 11 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 Goodwood on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 12 direct trains from Cape Town to Goodwood, from 05:29 until 13:50.

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