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Lakeside to Cape Town train times

38 direct trains run from Lakeside to Cape Town on weekdays, from 04:58 until 19:28, and 16 on weekends. The trip takes about 50 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Lakeside to Cape Town 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, 04:58 to 19:28
Departs LakesideArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
04:5805:4850 min0100
05:1306:0350 min0102
05:4306:3350 min0106
05:5806:4850 min0108
06:2807:1850 min0112
06:5807:4850 min0114
07:1308:0350 min0116
07:2808:1850 min0118
07:4308:3350 min0120
07:5808:4850 min0122
08:2809:1850 min0126
08:5809:4850 min0128
09:1310:0350 min0130
09:4310:3350 min0134
10:1311:0350 min0136
10:4811:3850 min0138
11:1312:0350 min0140
11:4812:3850 min0142
12:1313:0350 min0144
12:4813:3850 min0146
13:1314:0350 min0148
13:4814:3850 min0150
14:1315:0350 min0152
14:4815:3850 min0154
15:1316:0350 min0156
15:4816:3850 min0158
16:1317:0350 min0160
16:4317:3350 min0162
16:5817:4850 min0164
17:1318:0350 min0166
17:2818:1850 min0168
17:4318:3350 min0170
17:5818:4850 min0172
18:1319:0350 min0174
18:2819:1850 min0176
18:4319:3350 min0178
18:5819:4850 min0180
19:2820:1850 min0182
Weekends: 16 trains, 04:57 to 17:52
Departs LakesideArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
04:5705:4851 min0100
06:0706:5851 min0102
06:5707:4851 min0104
07:2708:1851 min0106
08:0708:5851 min0108
08:4709:3851 min0110
09:2710:1851 min0112
10:2711:1851 min0114
11:2712:1851 min0116
12:2713:1851 min0118
13:4214:3351 min0120
14:1815:0850 min0122
14:5715:4851 min0124
16:1617:0650 min0126
17:2318:1350 min0128
17:5218:4351 min0130

Lakeside to Cape Town 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

Lakeside to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Lakeside to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Lakeside to Cape Town take about 50 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Lakeside to Cape Town?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Lakeside at 04:58 and reaches Cape Town at 05:48. On weekends it leaves at 04:57 and arrives at 05:48.
What time is the last train from Lakeside to Cape Town?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Lakeside at 19:28 and reaches Cape Town at 20:18. On weekends it leaves at 17:52 and arrives at 18:43.
How much is a train ticket from Lakeside to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Lakeside to Cape Town 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 Lakeside to Cape Town on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 16 direct trains from Lakeside to Cape Town, from 04:57 until 17:52.

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