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Cape Town to Plumstead train times

41 direct trains run from Cape Town to Plumstead on weekdays, from 05:15 until 19:00, and 14 on weekends. The trip takes about 30 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Plumstead 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 TownArrives PlumsteadJourneyTrain
05:1505:4530 min0105
05:3006:0030 min0107
05:4506:1530 min0109
06:0006:3030 min0111
06:1506:4530 min0113
06:4507:1530 min0115
07:0007:3030 min0117
07:1507:4530 min0119
07:3008:0030 min0121
07:4508:1530 min0123
08:0508:3530 min0125
08:3009:0030 min0127
09:0009:3030 min0129
09:2009:5030 min0131
10:0010:3030 min0133
10:2010:5030 min0135
11:0011:3030 min0137
11:2011:5030 min0139
12:0012:3030 min0141
12:2012:5030 min0143
13:0013:3030 min0145
13:2013:5030 min0147
14:0014:3030 min0149
14:2014:5030 min0151
15:0015:3030 min0153
15:1515:4530 min0155
15:3016:0030 min0157
15:4516:1530 min0159
16:0016:3030 min0161
16:1516:4530 min0163
16:3017:0030 min0165
16:4517:1530 min0167
17:0017:3030 min0169
17:1517:4530 min0171
17:3018:0030 min0173
17:4518:1530 min0175
18:0018:3030 min0177
18:1518:4530 min0179
18:3019:0030 min0181
18:4519:1530 min0183
19:0019:3030 min0185
Weekends: 14 trains, 05:30 to 16:25
Departs Cape TownArrives PlumsteadJourneyTrain
05:3006:0434 min0101
06:0006:3434 min0103
06:4007:1434 min0105
07:2007:5434 min0107
08:0008:3434 min0109
09:0009:3434 min0111
10:0010:3434 min0113
11:0011:3434 min0115
12:0012:3434 min0117
13:3014:0434 min0119
14:1014:4434 min0121
15:1515:4934 min0123
16:0016:3434 min0125
16:2516:5934 min0127

Cape Town to Plumstead ticket prices

About 15 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 Plumstead train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Plumstead?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Plumstead take about 30 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Plumstead?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:15 and reaches Plumstead at 05:45. On weekends it leaves at 05:30 and arrives at 06:04.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Plumstead?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 19:00 and reaches Plumstead at 19:30. On weekends it leaves at 16:25 and arrives at 16:59.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Plumstead?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Plumstead costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 15 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 Plumstead on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 14 direct trains from Cape Town to Plumstead, from 05:30 until 16:25.

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