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Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line

Plumstead train times and timetable

Southern Line stop for Plumstead commuters. On weekdays trains leave Plumstead from 05:14 until 19:44, and the direct train to Cape Town takes about 34 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 05:14 toward Cape Town.

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Plumstead timetable at a glance

Scheduled departures from the Metrorail Southern Line timetable effective 2 February 2026. Trains can run late or be cancelled, so check commuter reports in the app before you leave.

DirectionWeekdaysWeekends
Toward Cape Town42 trains05:14 to 19:4416 trains05:13 to 18:08
Away from Cape TownTrains end at Fish Hoek, Simon's Town and Retreat41 trains05:45 to 19:3014 trains06:04 to 16:59

Trains between Plumstead and Cape Town

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

Nearby stations on the Southern Line

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Kenilworth Southern Line KNW Wynberg Southern Line WYN Wittebome Southern Line WTB Steurhof Southern Line STH Diep River Southern Line DPR Heathfield Southern Line HTF

Plumstead train questions

What time is the first train from Plumstead?
On weekdays the first scheduled train leaves Plumstead at 05:14 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 05:13 toward Cape Town.
What time is the last train from Plumstead?
On weekdays the last scheduled train leaves Plumstead at 19:44 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 18:08 toward Cape Town.
How long is the train from Plumstead to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Plumstead to Cape Town take about 34 min on the weekday timetable. There are 42 direct trains on weekdays.
How much is a train ticket from Plumstead to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Plumstead 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 Plumstead station on?
Plumstead is on the Metrorail Southern Line in Cape Town, with weekday trains toward Cape Town, Fish Hoek, Simon's Town and Retreat.

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