How long is the train from Cape Town to Wellington?

Direct trains from Cape Town to Wellington take about 2 h 37 min on the weekday timetable.

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

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 10:10 and reaches Wellington at 12:47. On weekends it leaves at 07:09 and arrives at 09:24.

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

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 15:10 and reaches Wellington at 17:47. On weekends it leaves at 12:10 and arrives at 14:24.

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

A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Wellington costs about R15 and a return about R30. The trip is roughly 72 km by rail (Zone 4) 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 Wellington on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 3 direct trains from Cape Town to Wellington, from 07:09 until 12:10.

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Cape Town to Wellington train times

2 direct trains run from Cape Town to Wellington on weekdays, from 10:10 until 15:10, and 3 on weekends. The trip takes about 2 h 37 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Wellington 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: 2 trains, 10:10 to 15:10

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Wellington	Journey	Train
10:10	12:47	2 h 37 min	3503
15:10	17:47	2 h 37 min	3509

Weekends: 3 trains, 07:09 to 12:10

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Wellington	Journey	Train
07:09	09:24	2 h 15 min	3501
11:05	13:19	2 h 14 min	2507
12:10	14:24	2 h 14 min	2807

Cape Town to Wellington ticket prices

About 72 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 4.

Ticket	Price
Single	R15
Return	R30
Weekly (Mon–Fri)	R90
Weekly (Mon–Sat)	R120
Monthly	R280

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 Wellington train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Wellington?: Direct trains from Cape Town to Wellington take about 2 h 37 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Wellington?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 10:10 and reaches Wellington at 12:47. On weekends it leaves at 07:09 and arrives at 09:24.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Wellington?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 15:10 and reaches Wellington at 17:47. On weekends it leaves at 12:10 and arrives at 14:24.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Wellington?: A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Wellington costs about R15 and a return about R30. The trip is roughly 72 km by rail (Zone 4) 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 Wellington on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 3 direct trains from Cape Town to Wellington, from 07:09 until 12:10.

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