Cape Town Metrorail / Northern Line

Eikenfontein train times and timetable

Northern Line stop for Eikenfontein commuters. On weekdays trains leave Eikenfontein from 04:35 until 18:57, and the direct train to Cape Town takes about 1 h 10 min. Get live delay, cancellation, crowd, and outage reports from other commuters.

EKF Northern Line toward Wellington

Next scheduled trains

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

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The next listed service is tomorrow at 04:35 toward Cape Town.

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Eikenfontein 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 TownTrains end at Cape Town and Bellville20 trains04:35 to 18:109 trains05:35 to 11:51
Away from Cape TownTrains end at Wellington and Kraaifontein3 trains11:23 to 18:577 trains06:32 to 14:52

Trains between Eikenfontein and Cape Town

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Eikenfontein train questions

What time is the first train from Eikenfontein?
On weekdays the first scheduled train leaves Eikenfontein at 04:35 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 05:35 toward Cape Town.
What time is the last train from Eikenfontein?
On weekdays the last scheduled train leaves Eikenfontein at 18:57 toward Wellington. On weekends it leaves at 14:52 toward Kraaifontein.
How long is the train from Eikenfontein to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Eikenfontein to Cape Town take about 1 h 10 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 1 h 9 min. There are 19 direct trains on weekdays.
How much is a train ticket from Eikenfontein to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Eikenfontein 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 Eikenfontein station on?
Eikenfontein is on the Metrorail Northern Line in Cape Town, with weekday trains toward Cape Town, Bellville and Wellington.

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