How long is the train from Cape Town to Woodstock?

Direct trains from Cape Town to Woodstock take about 3 min on the weekday timetable.

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

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:15 and reaches Woodstock at 05:18. On weekends it leaves at 05:29 and arrives at 05:32.

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

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 19:00 and reaches Woodstock at 19:03. On weekends it leaves at 16:25 and arrives at 16:27.

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

A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Woodstock costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 2 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 Woodstock on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 26 direct trains from Cape Town to Woodstock, from 05:29 until 16:25.

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Cape Town to Woodstock train times

63 direct trains run from Cape Town to Woodstock on weekdays, from 05:15 until 19:00, and 26 on weekends. The trip takes about 3 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Woodstock 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: 63 trains, 05:15 to 19:00

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Woodstock	Journey	Train
05:15	05:18	3 min	0105
05:20	05:23	3 min	2501
05:30	05:33	3 min	0107
05:45	05:48	3 min	0109
05:55	05:58	3 min	2303
06:00	06:03	3 min	0111
06:15	06:18	3 min	0113
06:30	06:33	3 min	2505
06:45	06:48	3 min	0115
07:00	07:03	3 min	0117
07:10	07:13	3 min	2507
07:15	07:18	3 min	0119
07:30	07:33	3 min	0121
07:45	07:48	3 min	0123
07:55	07:58	3 min	3205
08:05	08:08	3 min	0125
08:30	08:33	3 min	0127
08:30	08:33	3 min	2305
09:00	09:03	3 min	0129
09:10	09:13	3 min	2561
09:20	09:23	3 min	0131
10:00	10:03	3 min	0133
10:10	10:13	3 min	3503
10:20	10:23	3 min	0135
10:55	10:58	3 min	2307
11:00	11:03	3 min	0137
11:20	11:23	3 min	0139
11:30	11:33	3 min	2513
12:00	12:03	3 min	0141
12:15	12:18	3 min	2309
12:20	12:23	3 min	0143
12:45	12:48	3 min	2515
13:00	13:03	3 min	0145
13:20	13:23	3 min	0147
13:25	13:28	3 min	3211
14:00	14:03	3 min	0149
14:00	14:03	3 min	2517
14:20	14:23	3 min	0151
14:35	14:38	3 min	2563
15:00	15:03	3 min	0153
15:10	15:13	3 min	3509
15:15	15:18	3 min	0155
15:30	15:33	3 min	0157
15:45	15:48	3 min	0159
15:45	15:48	3 min	3215
16:00	16:03	3 min	0161
16:15	16:18	3 min	0163
16:18	16:21	3 min	2519
16:30	16:33	3 min	0165
16:45	16:48	3 min	0167
16:50	16:53	3 min	2567
17:00	17:03	3 min	0169
17:15	17:18	3 min	0171
17:30	17:33	3 min	0173
17:35	17:38	3 min	2315
17:45	17:48	3 min	0175
18:00	18:03	3 min	0177
18:10	18:13	3 min	3219
18:15	18:18	3 min	0179
18:30	18:33	3 min	0181
18:42	18:45	3 min	2523
18:45	18:48	3 min	0183
19:00	19:03	3 min	0185

Weekends: 26 trains, 05:29 to 16:25

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Woodstock	Journey	Train
05:29	05:32	3 min	2501
05:30	05:32	2 min	0101
05:45	05:48	3 min	2801
06:00	06:02	2 min	0103
06:05	06:08	3 min	2361
06:40	06:42	2 min	0105
07:09	07:12	3 min	3501
07:20	07:22	2 min	0107
07:55	07:58	3 min	2503
08:00	08:02	2 min	0109
08:10	08:13	3 min	2803
09:00	09:02	2 min	0111
09:06	09:09	3 min	2505
10:00	10:02	2 min	0113
10:20	10:23	3 min	2805
11:00	11:02	2 min	0115
11:05	11:08	3 min	2507
12:00	12:02	2 min	0117
12:10	12:13	3 min	2807
12:15	12:18	3 min	2583
13:30	13:32	2 min	0119
13:50	13:53	3 min	2651
14:10	14:12	2 min	0121
15:15	15:17	2 min	0123
16:00	16:02	2 min	0125
16:25	16:27	2 min	0127

Cape Town to Woodstock ticket prices

About 2 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 Woodstock train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Woodstock?: Direct trains from Cape Town to Woodstock take about 3 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Woodstock?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:15 and reaches Woodstock at 05:18. On weekends it leaves at 05:29 and arrives at 05:32.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Woodstock?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 19:00 and reaches Woodstock at 19:03. On weekends it leaves at 16:25 and arrives at 16:27.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Woodstock?: A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Woodstock costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 2 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 Woodstock on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 26 direct trains from Cape Town to Woodstock, from 05:29 until 16:25.

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