Cape Town Metrorail / Northern Line
Wellington train times and timetable
Northern Line terminus at Wellington. On weekdays trains leave Wellington from 04:15 until 14:40, and the direct train to Cape Town takes about 2 h 35 min. Get live delay, cancellation, crowd, and outage reports from other commuters.
WLN
Northern Line
toward Cape Town
Wellington 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 Town | 4 trains04:15 to 14:40 | 4 trains04:50 to 10:35 |
Trains between Wellington and Cape Town
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Wellington train questions
- What time is the first train from Wellington?
- On weekdays the first scheduled train leaves Wellington at 04:15 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 04:50 toward Cape Town.
- What time is the last train from Wellington?
- On weekdays the last scheduled train leaves Wellington at 14:40 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 10:35 toward Cape Town.
- How long is the train from Wellington to Cape Town?
- Direct trains from Wellington to Cape Town take about 2 h 35 min on the weekday timetable. There are 4 direct trains on weekdays.
- How much is a train ticket from Wellington to Cape Town?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Wellington to Cape Town costs about R15 and a return about R30 (Zone 4, PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025). Off-peak single and return tickets (09:00–14:00) are 40% cheaper.
- Which line is Wellington station on?
- Wellington is on the Metrorail Northern Line in Cape Town, with weekday trains toward Cape Town.
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