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Cape Town Metrorail / Northern Line

De Grendel train times and timetable

Northern Line branch stop near De Grendel. On weekdays trains leave De Grendel from 06:18 until 19:08, and the direct train to Cape Town takes about 42 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 06:18 toward Cape Town.

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De Grendel 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.

DirectionWeekdaysWeekends
Toward Cape Town12 trains06:18 to 19:085 trains07:03 to 13:33
Away from Cape TownTrains end at Bellville11 trains06:37 to 18:324 trains06:27 to 12:57

Trains between De Grendel and Cape Town

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

Nearby stations on the Northern Line

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De Grendel train questions

What time is the first train from De Grendel?
On weekdays the first scheduled train leaves De Grendel at 06:18 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 06:27 toward Bellville.
What time is the last train from De Grendel?
On weekdays the last scheduled train leaves De Grendel at 19:08 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 13:33 toward Cape Town.
How long is the train from De Grendel to Cape Town?
Direct trains from De Grendel to Cape Town take about 42 min on the weekday timetable. There are 12 direct trains on weekdays.
How much is a train ticket from De Grendel to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from De Grendel 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 De Grendel station on?
De Grendel is on the Metrorail Northern Line in Cape Town, with weekday trains toward Cape Town and Bellville.

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