How long is the train from Cape Town to Maitland?

Direct trains from Cape Town to Maitland take about 13 min on the weekday timetable.

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

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:20 and reaches Maitland at 05:33. On weekends it leaves at 05:29 and arrives at 05:41.

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

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:42 and reaches Maitland at 18:55. On weekends it leaves at 13:50 and arrives at 14:02.

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

A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Maitland costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 6 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 Maitland on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 12 direct trains from Cape Town to Maitland, from 05:29 until 13:50.

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Cape Town to Maitland train times

22 direct trains run from Cape Town to Maitland on weekdays, from 05:20 until 18:42, and 12 on weekends. The trip takes about 13 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Maitland 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 Town	Arrives Maitland	Journey	Train
05:20	05:33	13 min	2501
05:55	06:08	13 min	2303
06:30	06:43	13 min	2505
07:10	07:23	13 min	2507
07:55	08:08	13 min	3205
08:30	08:43	13 min	2305
09:10	09:23	13 min	2561
10:10	10:23	13 min	3503
10:55	11:08	13 min	2307
11:30	11:43	13 min	2513
12:15	12:28	13 min	2309
12:45	12:58	13 min	2515
13:25	13:38	13 min	3211
14:00	14:13	13 min	2517
14:35	14:48	13 min	2563
15:10	15:23	13 min	3509
15:45	15:58	13 min	3215
16:18	16:31	13 min	2519
16:50	17:03	13 min	2567
17:35	17:48	13 min	2315
18:10	18:23	13 min	3219
18:42	18:55	13 min	2523

Weekends: 12 trains, 05:29 to 13:50

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Maitland	Journey	Train
05:29	05:41	12 min	2501
05:45	05:57	12 min	2801
06:05	06:17	12 min	2361
07:09	07:21	12 min	3501
07:55	08:07	12 min	2503
08:10	08:22	12 min	2803
09:06	09:18	12 min	2505
10:20	10:32	12 min	2805
11:05	11:17	12 min	2507
12:10	12:22	12 min	2807
12:15	12:27	12 min	2583
13:50	14:02	12 min	2651

Cape Town to Maitland ticket prices

About 6 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 Maitland train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Maitland?: Direct trains from Cape Town to Maitland take about 13 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Maitland?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:20 and reaches Maitland at 05:33. On weekends it leaves at 05:29 and arrives at 05:41.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Maitland?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:42 and reaches Maitland at 18:55. On weekends it leaves at 13:50 and arrives at 14:02.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Maitland?: A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Maitland costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 6 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 Maitland on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 12 direct trains from Cape Town to Maitland, from 05:29 until 13:50.

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