Cape Town Metrorail / Northern Line
Strand train times and timetable
Northern Line terminus at Strand. On weekdays trains leave Strand from 05:05 until 18:00, and the direct train to Cape Town takes about 1 h 50 min. Get live delay, cancellation, crowd, and outage reports from other commuters.
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Northern Line
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Strand 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.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends |
|---|---|---|
| Toward Cape TownTrains end at Cape Town and Bellville | 10 trains05:05 to 18:00 | 7 trains05:15 to 14:50 |
Trains between Strand and Cape Town
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Strand train questions
- What time is the first train from Strand?
- On weekdays the first scheduled train leaves Strand at 05:05 toward Bellville. On weekends it leaves at 05:15 toward Cape Town.
- What time is the last train from Strand?
- On weekdays the last scheduled train leaves Strand at 18:00 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 14:50 toward Cape Town.
- How long is the train from Strand to Cape Town?
- Direct trains from Strand to Cape Town take about 1 h 50 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 1 h 25 min. There are 9 direct trains on weekdays.
- How much is a train ticket from Strand to Cape Town?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Strand to Cape Town costs about R14 and a return about R28 (Zone 3, PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025). Off-peak single and return tickets (09:00–14:00) are 40% cheaper.
- Which line is Strand station on?
- Strand is on the Metrorail Northern Line in Cape Town, with weekday trains toward Cape Town and Bellville.
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