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Thornton to Cape Town train times

35 direct trains run from Thornton to Cape Town on weekdays, from 05:19 until 19:23, and 21 on weekends. The trip takes about 26 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Thornton to Cape Town timetable

Every scheduled direct train on the Metrorail Northern Line timetable effective 10 March 2025. Trains can run late or be cancelled, so check commuter reports in the app before you leave.

Weekdays: 35 trains, 05:19 to 19:23
Departs ThorntonArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
05:1905:4526 min2500
05:5406:2026 min2300
06:2406:5026 min3500
07:0407:3026 min3200
07:0407:3026 min3234
07:3908:0526 min3400
07:3908:0526 min2630
08:0908:3526 min3202
08:0908:3526 min3504
08:4409:0521 min3402
08:4409:1026 min2506
09:3910:0526 min3204
09:3910:0526 min2508
10:2410:5026 min3206
10:2410:5026 min2510
11:0911:3526 min2306
11:3812:0527 min3208
11:3812:0527 min2562
12:1012:3626 min3506
12:4413:1026 min3210
13:2913:5526 min2308
13:5914:2526 min2514
15:1415:4026 min3212
15:1415:4026 min2516
15:4416:1026 min3408
15:4416:1026 min2310
16:1416:4026 min2518
16:4917:1526 min3214
16:4917:1526 min3508
17:1917:4526 min2520
17:5318:2027 min3410
17:5318:2027 min3216
18:5419:2026 min2526
19:2319:5027 min3412
19:2319:5027 min3218
Weekends: 21 trains, 06:10 to 16:11
Departs ThorntonArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
06:1006:3828 min2800
06:1406:4026 min2500
06:3407:0228 min3500
06:3607:0529 min3200
06:3607:0529 min3300
07:0807:3729 min2612
07:2107:5029 min2432
08:3008:5929 min7302
09:0409:3329 min3502
09:0809:3729 min3564
09:3510:0429 min3504
09:5610:2529 min3024
10:3111:0029 min7364
11:2811:5729 min3641
12:0612:3529 min3704
12:3113:0029 min7564
12:3413:0329 min3508
13:0613:3024 min2506
13:5614:2529 min3608
14:2114:5029 min7806
16:1116:4029 min3210

Thornton to Cape Town ticket prices

About 10 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

Thornton to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Thornton to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Thornton to Cape Town take about 26 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 21 min.
What time is the first train from Thornton to Cape Town?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Thornton at 05:19 and reaches Cape Town at 05:45. On weekends it leaves at 06:10 and arrives at 06:38.
What time is the last train from Thornton to Cape Town?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Thornton at 19:23 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 16:11 and arrives at 16:40.
How much is a train ticket from Thornton to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Thornton to Cape Town costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 10 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 Thornton to Cape Town on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 21 direct trains from Thornton to Cape Town, from 06:10 until 16:11.

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