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Elsies River train times and timetable

Northern Line stop for Elsies River commuters. On weekdays trains leave Elsies River from 05:06 until 19:18, and the direct train to Cape Town takes about 39 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.

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The next listed service is tomorrow at 05:06 toward Cape Town.

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Elsies River 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 Town35 trains05:06 to 19:1121 trains06:00 to 16:01
Away from Cape TownTrains end at Eikenfontein, Eerste River, Strand, Wellington, Kraaifontein and Du Toit22 trains05:56 to 19:1812 trains05:58 to 14:19

Trains between Elsies River and Cape Town

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

Nearby stations on the Northern Line

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Thornton Northern Line THN Goodwood Northern Line GDW Vasco Northern Line VSC Parow Northern Line PRW Tygerberg Northern Line TYG Bellville Northern Line BVL

Elsies River train questions

What time is the first train from Elsies River?
On weekdays the first scheduled train leaves Elsies River at 05:06 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 05:58 toward Kraaifontein.
What time is the last train from Elsies River?
On weekdays the last scheduled train leaves Elsies River at 19:18 toward Eikenfontein. On weekends it leaves at 16:01 toward Cape Town.
How long is the train from Elsies River to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Elsies River to Cape Town take about 39 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 34 min. There are 35 direct trains on weekdays.
How much is a train ticket from Elsies River to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Elsies River 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 Elsies River station on?
Elsies River is on the Metrorail Northern Line in Cape Town, with weekday trains toward Cape Town, Eikenfontein, Eerste River, Strand and Wellington.

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