Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line
Salt River train times and timetable
Shared interchange stop for Southern and Northern Line travel. On weekdays trains leave Salt River from 05:21 until 20:07, and the direct train to Cape Town takes about 11 min. Get live delay, cancellation, crowd, and outage reports from other commuters.
SRI
Southern Line
toward Simon's Town
Salt River 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.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends |
|---|---|---|
| Toward Cape Town | 77 trains05:36 to 20:07 | 37 trains05:36 to 18:31 |
| Away from Cape TownTrains end at Fish Hoek, Simon's Town, Eikenfontein, Eerste River, Strand, Retreat, Wellington, Kraaifontein and Du Toit | 63 trains05:21 to 19:06 | 26 trains05:35 to 16:35 |
Trains between Salt River and Cape Town
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Salt River train questions
- What time is the first train from Salt River?
- On weekdays the first scheduled train leaves Salt River at 05:21 toward Retreat. On weekends it leaves at 05:35 toward Kraaifontein.
- What time is the last train from Salt River?
- On weekdays the last scheduled train leaves Salt River at 20:07 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 18:31 toward Cape Town.
- How long is the train from Salt River to Cape Town?
- Direct trains from Salt River to Cape Town take about 11 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 4 min. There are 77 direct trains on weekdays.
- How much is a train ticket from Salt River to Cape Town?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Salt 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 Salt River station on?
- Salt River is on the Metrorail Southern Line in Cape Town, with weekday trains toward Cape Town, Fish Hoek, Simon's Town, Eikenfontein, Eerste River, Strand, Retreat and Wellington.
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