Are trains running from Fish Hoek to Cape Town?

Is there a direct train between Fish Hoek and Cape Town? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fish Hoek and arriving at Woodstock. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is it safe to travel by train in Cape Town?

Some train lines in Cape Town are rumored to be dangerous, but the Southern Suburbs line (running from the city to the southern town of Fish Hoek) is relatively safe. If you have time to spare, it is absolutely worth it to travel by train through the city.

Do trains run to Simonstown?

The SOUTHERN LINE train () has 28 stations departing from Cape Town and ending in Simon’s Town.

Is Simons Town a good area?

Simon’s Town is relatively safe compared to the rest of the Cape Town area, however this is still South Africa and so keep your wits about you and keep expensive possessions hidden.

Do the trains still run in Cape Town?

Facts about Metrorail Western Cape The Metrorail Western Cape has Train lines operating across Cape Town including: Stellenbosch, Wellington, Wynberg, Cape, Kuils River, Mitchells Plain, Simon Town, Somerset West. The longest line from the Metrorail Western Cape is: WORCESTER LINE.

How do you get to Cape Point by public transport?

There’s currently no public transport heading to Cape Point, so a taxi, bus or rented car will get you there. As of February 2017, you can take the double decker City Sightseeing’s Cape Point Explorer, with a convenient (not to mention cute) penguin viewing stop at Boulders Beach on the way.

What is Simon’s Town used for today?

The building has a long history having been used as a hospital, post office, school, customs house, police station, jail and magistrate’s court. Simon’s Town Museum collects and exhibits the cultural history of the people of Simon’s Town and their connections to the Dutch East India Company and the Royal Navy.

How did Simon’s Town get its name?

It is located on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula, on False Bay of the Atlantic Ocean, 25 miles (40 km) south of Cape Town. Named for Governor Simon van der Stel, it was a Dutch naval anchorage from 1741, and its harbour served as a refuge for merchant ships and whalers.