Cape Town Metrorail / Northern Line
Century City train times and timetable
Northern Line branch stop for Century City commuters. On weekdays trains leave Century City from 06:18 until 19:27, and the direct train to Cape Town takes about 23 min. Get live delay, cancellation, crowd, and outage reports from other commuters.
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Northern Line
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Century City 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 trains06:37 to 19:27 | 6 trains07:33 to 14:03 |
| Away from Cape TownTrains end at Bellville | 12 trains06:18 to 18:13 | 5 trains06:08 to 14:06 |
Trains between Century City and Cape Town
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Century City train questions
- What time is the first train from Century City?
- On weekdays the first scheduled train leaves Century City at 06:18 toward Bellville. On weekends it leaves at 06:08 toward Bellville.
- What time is the last train from Century City?
- On weekdays the last scheduled train leaves Century City at 19:27 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 14:06 toward Bellville.
- How long is the train from Century City to Cape Town?
- Direct trains from Century City to Cape Town take about 23 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 21 min. There are 13 direct trains on weekdays.
- How much is a train ticket from Century City to Cape Town?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Century City to Cape Town costs about R10 and a return about R20 (Zone 1, PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025). Off-peak single and return tickets (09:00–14:00) are 40% cheaper.
- Which line is Century City station on?
- Century City is on the Metrorail Northern Line in Cape Town, with weekday trains toward Cape Town and Bellville.
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