Cape Town Metrorail / Northern Line

Avondale train times and timetable

Northern Line branch stop for Avondale commuters. On weekdays trains leave Avondale from 06:13 until 19:03, and the direct train to Cape Town takes about 47 min. Get live delay, cancellation, crowd, and outage reports from other commuters.

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Next scheduled trains

Tuesday, 13 October timetable. Live delay and cancellation reports are in the app.

No later scheduled trains found today.

The next listed service is tomorrow at 06:13 toward Cape Town.

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Avondale timetable at a glance

Scheduled departures from 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.

Direction	Weekdays	Weekends
Toward Cape Town	13 trains06:13 to 19:03	6 trains06:58 to 13:28
Away from Cape TownTrains end at Bellville	12 trains06:41 to 18:36	5 trains06:31 to 14:20

Trains between Avondale and Cape Town

Every scheduled departure, journey times and ticket prices for each trip.

Nearby stations on the Northern Line

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Avondale train questions

What time is the first train from Avondale?: On weekdays the first scheduled train leaves Avondale at 06:13 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 06:31 toward Bellville.
What time is the last train from Avondale?: On weekdays the last scheduled train leaves Avondale at 19:03 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 14:20 toward Bellville.
How long is the train from Avondale to Cape Town?: Direct trains from Avondale to Cape Town take about 47 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 35 min. There are 13 direct trains on weekdays.
How much is a train ticket from Avondale to Cape Town?: A Metrorail single ticket from Avondale to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24 (Zone 2, PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025). Off-peak single and return tickets (09:00–14:00) are 40% cheaper.
Which line is Avondale station on?: Avondale is on the Metrorail Northern Line in Cape Town, with weekday trains toward Cape Town and Bellville.

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