
U2 fans are encouraged to use public transport to and from Cape Town Stadium on Friday night to avoid congestion. Extra event-related public transport will supplement the usual public transport services and Metrorail has arranged for additional trains to run after the event. This will ease the anticipated high traffic flows and ensure that fans arrive on time and are not delayed after the concert.
Rail
Travel on event related rail will be free of charge on presentation of a valid concert ticket. Metrorail trains before the event will run on their
usual schedule and after the event on the following time schedule:
|
Trains departing Cape Town Station |
|
Route |
To station |
Train no. |
Time |
Platform |
|
Southern line |
| All stations (Suburban line) |
Fish Hoek |
0265 |
Departs 00:30 |
8 |
|
Arrives 01:28 |
| All stations (Suburban line) |
Fish Hoek |
0267 |
Departs 01:00 |
3 |
|
Arrives 01:58 |
| All stations (Suburban line) |
Fish Hoek |
0269 |
Departs 01:30 |
5 |
|
Arrives 02:28 |
| All stations (Cape Flats) |
Heathfield |
0585 |
Departs 00:30 |
13 |
|
Arrives 01:10 |
| All stations (Cape Flats) |
Heathfield |
0587 |
Departs 01:30 |
15 |
|
Arrives 02:10 |
|
Northern line |
| Express to Kentemade then all stations (Monte Vista line) |
Bellville |
2871 |
Departs 00:30 |
21 |
|
Arrives 01:03 |
| Express to Kentemade then all stations (Monte Vista line) |
Kraaifontein |
2573 |
Departs 01:00 |
22 |
|
Arrives 01:42 |
| Express to Kentemade then all stations (Monte Vista line) |
Kraaifontein |
2575 |
Departs 01:30 |
23 |
|
Arrives 02:13 |
| All stations |
Strand |
3271 |
Departs 01:05 |
11 |
|
Arrives 02:16 |
| All Stations – Bellville , Eersteriver, Stellenbosch |
Muldersvlei |
3471 |
Departs 01:20 |
10 |
|
Arrives 02:34 |
|
Central line |
| Express to Mutual then all stations |
Chris Hani |
9985 |
Departs 00:55 |
19 |
|
Arrives 01:56 |
| All stations |
Kapteinsklip |
9583 |
Departs 01;00 |
17 |
|
Arrives 01:53 |
|
Monte Vista (additional train from Bellville) |
| All stations |
Cape Town |
2872 |
Departs 20:04 |
2 |
|
Arrives 20:37 |
Enquiries can be directed to 0800 65 64 63 – the City’s 24/7 toll-free (from a landline) Transport Information Centre.
Those travelling by train can take advantage of the City’s Park and Rides, which offer secure parking conveniently situated near or at rail stations.
| Rail Station |
Location of Park-and-Ride |
Operational hours |
Parking Fee |
Security |
| Athlone |
East of the station |
Unrestricted |
Free |
Additional security will be provided from 14:00 until 30 minutes after the last train has left the station |
| Brackenfell |
Either side of the station with access of both Old Paarl Road and Brackenfell Boulevard |
Unrestricted |
Free |
| Century City |
At Ratanga Junction. A free shuttle service will transport you to the station |
from 14:00 until 30 minutes after the last train has left the station |
R20 per vehicle |
| Claremont |
East of the station, off Palmyra Road |
Unrestricted |
Free |
| Fish Hoek |
At the station with additional parking at the eastern end of the beach parking area |
Unrestricted |
A nominal fee may apply at the beach |
| Goodwood |
The parking area at GrandWest. Proceed through the Casino to the train station |
24/7 |
A nominal fee is applicable |
24/7 |
| Kuils River |
Either side of the station with access off New Nooiensfontein Drive or from Van Riebeek Road off Station Road |
Unrestricted |
Free |
Additional security will be provided from 14:00 until 30 minutes after the last train has left the station |
| Mitchell’s Plain |
At the station off Hazeldene Avenue |
Unrestricted |
Free |
| Oostersee |
At the station off Mike Pienaar Boulevard in Oostersee Street |
Unrestricted |
Free |
| Ottery |
Either side of the station but primarily on the eastern side, off Panton Road |
Unrestricted |
Free |
| Retreat |
West of the station with access off Main Road |
Unrestricted |
Free |
| Strand |
At the station or across the road at the municipal offices |
Unrestricted |
Free |
Bus
Travel on event related shuttle buses will be free of charge on presentation of a valid concert ticket. The following Park and Rides have been set up for fans’ convenience:
Event bus shuttles
| Event Shuttle |
Location of Park-and-Ride |
Operational hours |
Parking Fee |
Security |
| UCT |
UCT Upper Campus off the M3 |
14:00 until 01:30 |
Free |
Additional security will be provided from 14:00 until 01:30 |
| Hout Bay |
Kronendal Primary School |
14:00 until 01:30 |
R20 per vehicle |
| On street at Maiden’s Cove or in the municipal parking area off Victoria Road |
14:00 until 01:30 |
Free |
Once fans have arrived in Cape Town, they can take the free bus from the Civic Centre station in Hertzog Boulevard to Cape Town Stadium bus station. The first bus will leave the Civic Centre bus station at 14:00. A bus will leave every 15 minutes or when full. The last bus will leave the Stadium bus station at 01:00. Alternatively, they can walk to the stadium using the Fan Walk. Roads down the fan walk will be closed from 16:30. A contra-flow system will be provided for local vehicle access on the mountain side carriageway on Main Road in Green Point between York and De Smit Streets.
CycleFans wishing to cycle to the stadium are encouraged to do so. Racks for locking bicycles are located on the eastern (Waterfront) side of the elevated circle at the stadium. Cyclists must provide their own lock and chain as bicycles are left at own risk. Please remember the “ridesafe” motto and wear a helmet, have adequate lighting and wear reflective clothing. (NB: helmets are not allowed inside the stadium.) Due to the number of people using the Fan Walk, cyclists coming from the CBD should use the route through the V&A Waterfront or the back roads in De Waterkant to access the stadium.