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Cape Town to Lakeside train times

38 direct trains run from Cape Town to Lakeside on weekdays, from 05:30 until 19:00, and 14 on weekends. The trip takes about 44 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

CPT to LKS Southern Line Tuesday, 13 October
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Cape Town to Lakeside 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: 38 trains, 05:30 to 19:00
Departs Cape TownArrives LakesideJourneyTrain
05:3006:1444 min0107
05:4506:2944 min0109
06:0006:4444 min0111
06:1506:5944 min0113
06:4507:2944 min0115
07:0007:4444 min0117
07:3008:1444 min0121
07:4508:2944 min0123
08:0508:4944 min0125
09:0009:4444 min0129
09:2010:0444 min0131
10:0010:4444 min0133
10:2011:0444 min0135
11:0011:4444 min0137
11:2012:0444 min0139
12:0012:4444 min0141
12:2013:0444 min0143
13:0013:4444 min0145
13:2014:0444 min0147
14:0014:4444 min0149
14:2015:0444 min0151
15:0015:4444 min0153
15:1515:5944 min0155
15:3016:1444 min0157
15:4516:2944 min0159
16:0016:4444 min0161
16:1516:5944 min0163
16:3017:1444 min0165
16:4517:2944 min0167
17:0017:4444 min0169
17:1517:5944 min0171
17:3018:1444 min0173
17:4518:2944 min0175
18:0018:4444 min0177
18:1518:5944 min0179
18:3019:1444 min0181
18:4519:2944 min0183
19:0019:4444 min0185
Weekends: 14 trains, 05:30 to 16:25
Departs Cape TownArrives LakesideJourneyTrain
05:3006:1848 min0101
06:0006:4848 min0103
06:4007:2848 min0105
07:2008:0848 min0107
08:0008:4848 min0109
09:0009:4848 min0111
10:0010:4848 min0113
11:0011:4848 min0115
12:0012:4848 min0117
13:3014:1848 min0119
14:1014:5848 min0121
15:1516:0348 min0123
16:0016:4848 min0125
16:2517:1348 min0127

Cape Town to Lakeside ticket prices

About 22 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 Lakeside train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Lakeside?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Lakeside take about 44 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Lakeside?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:30 and reaches Lakeside at 06:14. On weekends it leaves at 05:30 and arrives at 06:18.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Lakeside?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 19:00 and reaches Lakeside at 19:44. On weekends it leaves at 16:25 and arrives at 17:13.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Lakeside?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Lakeside costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 22 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 Lakeside on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 14 direct trains from Cape Town to Lakeside, from 05:30 until 16:25.

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